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Basquiat (1996)

Basquiat

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R

1h 47m

Biography, Drama, Historical

August 1st, 1996

6.8/10

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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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2 wins and 3 nominations

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BASQUIAT: Black and White Version - Official Trailer

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Cast

Jeffrey Wright
Jean Michel Basquiat
Michael Wincott
Rene Ricard
Benicio Del Toro
Benny Dalmau
Claire Forlani
Gina Cardinale
David Bowie
Andy Warhol
Dennis Hopper
Bruno Bischofberger
Gary Oldman
Albert Milo
Christopher Walken
The Interviewer
Willem Dafoe
The Electrician
Jean-Claude La Marre
Shenge
Full cast & crew

Directors

Julian Schnabel
Full cast & crew

Producers

Joseph Allen
executive producer
Peter Brant
executive producer
Jon Kilik
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Lech Majewski
(story) (as Lech J. Majewski) and
John Bowe
short story
(as John F. Bowe)
Julian Schnabel
written by
Full cast & crew

Taglines

In 1981, A Nineteen-Year-Old Unknown Graffiti Writer Took The New York Art World By Storm. The Rest Is Art History.

Keywords

voice over narration
friendship
betrayal
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English
Spanish

Release Dates

March 3rd, 1998 (Argentina) (physical)
March 3rd, 1998 (Argentina) (video premiere)
March 6th, 1997 (Australia) theatrical
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Basquiat (original title)
Build a Fort, Set It on Fire
Basquiat (Argentina)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
New York, USA
All Locations

Running Times

107 min
108 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Eleventh Street Production
Jon Kilik
Miramax (Afghanistan)
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Distribution Companies

New Films International
Miramax
Ace Pictures
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