From left, Lili Taylor, Matt Dillon and Marisa Tomei attend the premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. The three actors star in the film, which is based on a Charles Bukowski novel.
Matt Dillon attends The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. The movie focuses on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles trying to live off jobs that don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
Matt Dillon and Lili Taylor attend The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. Sean Penn was the first choice to play Dillon's character, Hank Chinaski, in the film.
Marisa Tomei attends The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. Tomei was a surprise winner of an Oscar in 1993 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "My Cousin Vinny."
Jared Kushner, the 25-year-old new owner of the "New York Observer," arrives at the screening of the film "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006.
Matt Dillon and Marisa Tomei attend The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. This past year, Dillon was nominated for a Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar for his work in "Crash."
Marisa Tomei and director Bent Hamer attend The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere Of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. This is the Norwegian director's first American feature film.
Samantha Buck attends The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006. This TV actress has appeared on "Law & Order" and "Sex and the City."
Movie-goers walk under the theater marquee at The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006.
Lili Taylor and director Abel Ferrara attend the after-party for The New York Observer & IFC Films premiere of "Factotum" in New York on Aug. 8, 2006.