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Basquiat( 1996)

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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.

Overview

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

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jeffrey Wright

      Jean Michel Basquiat

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      Michael Wincott

      Rene Ricard

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      Benicio del Toro

      Benny Dalmau

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      Claire Forlani

      Gina Cardinale

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      David Bowie

      Andy Warhol

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      Dennis Hopper

      Bruno Bischofberger

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      Gary Oldman

      Albert Milo

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      Christopher Walken

      The Interviewer

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      Willem Dafoe

      The Electrician

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      Jean-Claude La Marre

      Shenge

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      Parker Posey

      Mary Boone

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      Elina Löwensohn

      Annina Nosei

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      Paul Bartel

      Henry Geldzahler

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      Courtney Love

      Big Pink

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      Tatum O'Neal

      Cynthia Kruger

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      Chuck Pfeiffer

      Tom Kruger

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      Rockets Redglare

      Rockets

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      Esther G. Schnabel

      Esther Milo

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      Jack Schnabel

      Jack Milo

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      Lola Schnabel

      Jacqueline Milo

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      Peter McGough

      Peter McGough

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      David McDermott

      David McDermott

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      Michael Chow

      Mr. Chow

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      Stella Schnabel

      Stella

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      Steven Randazzo

      Maitre' d at Ballato's

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      Michael Badalucco

      Counterman at Deli

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      Francis Dumaurier

      Giorgio

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      Joseph R. Gannascoli

      Guard at Hospital

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      Hope Clarke

      Matilde

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      Brian Wright

      Young Jean Michel

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      Tarmo Urb

      Lech

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      Denise Burse

      Mary on TV

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      Robert Alexander

      Band Guy

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      Vincent Laresca

      Vincent

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      Nemo Librizzi

      Nemo

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      Leonard Jackson

      Jean Michel's Father

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      Dave Shelley

      Photographer

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      Frederick Weller

      Frank

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      Rene Rivera

      Juan

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      Sam Rockwell

      Thug

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      Ron Brice

      Thug

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      William Seymour

      Mr. Chow's Maitre' d

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      Richard E. Butler

      Medieval Villager

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      Joe Glasco

      Medieval Villager

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      Steven Parenago

      Medieval Villager

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      Vladamir Parenago

      Medieval Villager

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      José Luis Ferrer

      Medieval Villager

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      Irene Kiss

      Medieval Villager

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      Richard the Ox

      Medieval Villager

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      Thomas Urb

      Chef at Leshko's Restaurant (uncredited)

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      Vincent Gallo

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Linda Larkin

      Fan (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    3300000.00

    Revenue

    3022292.00

    Keywords

    • new york city
    • friendship
    • new love
    • homeless person
    • drug abuse
    • vernissage
    • drug addiction
    • overdose
    • artist
    • graffiti
    • street art
    • exhibit
    • biography
    • street artist
    • drugs
    • celebration
    • price of fame
    • eccentric artist
    • art documentary
    • biopic