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Basquiat

Basquiat

1996R1h 47m

Drama
History

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

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

Director: Julian Schnabel
Writers: Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe, Lech Majewski
Music: John Cale, Julian Schnabel
Cinematography: Ron Fortunato
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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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

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