

Basquiat
1996-08-09 · 107 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Julian Schnabel
- Production companies
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,022,292
Top Cast
Jeffrey WrightJean Michel Basquiat
Michael WincottRene Ricard
Benicio del ToroBenny Dalmau
Claire ForlaniGina Cardinale
David BowieAndy Warhol
Dennis HopperBruno Bischofberger
Gary OldmanAlbert Milo
Christopher WalkenThe Interviewer
Willem DafoeThe Electrician
Jean-Claude La MarreShenge
Parker PoseyMary Boone
Elina LöwensohnAnnina Nosei
Paul BartelHenry Geldzahler
Courtney LoveBig Pink
Tatum O'NealCynthia Kruger
Chuck PfeifferTom Kruger
Rockets RedglareRockets
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