Basquiat (1996)

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Written by Lech Majewski, John F. Bowe

Directed by Julian Schnabel

Running Time: 103 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This film celebrates the black American graffiti artist, Jean Michel Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) who died at the age of 27.

This film shows his rise to fame, courted by the likes of Andy Warhol (David Bowie) and art dealer Bruno Bischofberger (Dennis Hopper) but destined to shine briefly before self-destructing.

A fascinating insight into the contemporary art world and, since director Julian Schnabel was a

friend of Basquiat's, one that is more insightful than most.

Cast

Image for Jeffrey WrightJeffrey WrightJean Michel Basquiat
Michael WincottRene Ricard
Image for Benicio Del ToroBenicio Del ToroBenny Dalmau
Image for Claire ForlaniClaire ForlaniGina Cardinale
Image for David BowieDavid BowieAndy Warhol
Image for Dennis HopperDennis HopperBruno Bischofberger
Image for Gary OldmanGary OldmanAlbert Milo
Image for Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenThe Interviewer
Image for Willem DafoeWillem DafoeThe Electrician
Jean-Claude La MarreShenge
Image for Parker PoseyParker PoseyMary Boone
Elina LöwensohnAnnina Nosei
Paul BartelHenry Geldzahler
Image for Courtney LoveCourtney LoveBig Pink
Tatum O'NealCynthia Kruger
Chuck PfeifferTom Kruger
Rockets RedglareRockets
Esther G. SchnabelEsther Milo
Jack SchnabelJack Milo
Lola SchnabelJacqueline Milo
Peter McGoughPeter McGough
David McDermottDavid McDermott
Michael ChowMichael Chow
Stella SchnabelStella Milo
Steven RandazzoGiorgio Maitre D' at Ballato's
Michael BadaluccoCounterman at Deli
Francis DumaurierGiorgio
Joseph R. GannascoliGuard at Hospital
Hope ClarkeMatilde
Brian WrightYoung Jean Michel
Tarmo UrbLech
Denise BurseMary on TV
Robert AlexanderBand Guy
Vincent LarescaVincent
NemoNemo
Leonard JacksonJean Michel's Father
David ShelleyPhotographer
Fred WellerFrank
Rene RiveraJuan
Image for Sam RockwellSam RockwellThug
Ron BriceThug
William SeymourMr. Chow's Maitre D'
Richard E. ButlerMedieval Villager
Joe GlascoMedieval Villager
Steven ParenagoMedieval Villager
Vladimir ParenagoMedieval Villager
José Luis FerrerMedieval Villager
Irene KissMedieval Villager

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