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Basquiat

Basquiat

In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.

19966.61h 47m

Overview

The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

Directed by Julian Schnabel
Written by John F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel, Lech Majewski
Produced by Randy Ostrow, Jon Kilik, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Box OfficeBudget: $3.3MRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Jean Michel Basquiat

Michael Wincott

Michael Wincott

Rene Ricard

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Benny Dalmau

Claire Forlani

Claire Forlani

Gina Cardinale

David Bowie

David Bowie

Andy Warhol

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Bruno Bischofberger

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Albert Milo

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

The Interviewer

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

The Electrician

Jean-Claude La Marre

Jean-Claude La Marre

Shenge

Themes & Keywords

new york cityfriendshipnew lovehomeless persondrug abusevernissagedrug addictionoverdoseartistgraffitistreet artexhibitbiographystreet artistdrugscelebrationprice of fameeccentric artist1980sart documentary

About Basquiat

Basquiat is a drama, history film released in 1996 exploring themes of new york city, friendship, new love, homeless person, drug abuse, vernissage. Directed by Julian Schnabel, it stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro. The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

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