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Still from Basquiat — Basquiat (1996) — Julian SchnabelPhotographed by Ron Fortunato

Julian Schnabel

Basquiat

Name: Basquiat
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1996
Duration: 107 min

United States / English / 1996 / 1h 47m

Drama History

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Criterion Collection: Spine №1260
Letterboxd: 3.41/5·33.4K ratings·7.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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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Starring Courtney Love
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Included in
David Bowie Changes
Position 5
Included in
Living the Part
Position 5
Included in
December 2023
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorJulian Schnabel

WriterJohn F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel

CinematographerRon Fortunato

ComposerJulian Schnabel, John Cale

EditorMichael Berenbaum

ProducerRandy Ostrow, Jon Kilik, Sigurjón Sighvatsson

Cast

Jeffrey Wrightas Jean Michel Basquiat

Michael Wincottas Rene Ricard

Benicio del Toroas Benny Dalmau

Claire Forlanias Gina Cardinale

David Bowieas Andy Warhol

Dennis Hopperas Bruno Bischofberger

Gary Oldmanas Albert Milo

Christopher Walkenas The Interviewer

Willem Dafoeas The Electrician

Jean-Claude La Marreas Shenge

Parker Poseyas Mary Boone

Elina Löwensohnas Annina Nosei

Paul Bartelas Henry Geldzahler

Courtney Loveas Big Pink

Tatum O'Nealas Cynthia Kruger

Chuck Pfeifferas Tom Kruger

Rockets Redglareas Rockets

Esther G. Schnabelas Esther Milo

Jack Schnabelas Jack Milo

Lola Schnabelas Jacqueline Milo

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