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Basquiat

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
21K
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Basquiat (1996)
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  • Biography
  • Drama
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
21K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Writers
    • Lech Majewski(story)
    • John Bowe(short story)
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Wright
    • Michael Wincott
    • Benicio Del Toro
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Writers
    • Lech Majewski(story)
    • John Bowe(short story)
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Wright
    • Michael Wincott
    • Benicio Del Toro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 91User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Basquiat
    Trailer 1:32
    Basquiat

    Photos63

    Gary Oldman, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, and Jeffrey Wright in Basquiat (1996)
    Gary Oldman, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, and Jeffrey Wright in Basquiat (1996)
    Jeffrey Wright in Basquiat (1996)
    Jeffrey Wright stars as Jean Michel Basquiat
    Basquiat with Andy Warhol
    Basquiat, Warhol, Milo & Bischofberger
    Gary Oldman co-stars as Albert Milo
    Willem Dafoe as the electrician
    Bischofberger & Warhol
    Jeffrey Wright stars as Jean Michel Basquiat
    Christopher Walken as the interviewer
    Basquiat (1996)

    Top cast

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    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Jean Michel Basquiat
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Rene Ricard
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Benny Dalmau
    Claire Forlani
    Claire Forlani
    • Gina Cardinale
    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • Andy Warhol
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Bruno Bischofberger
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Albert Milo
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • The Interviewer
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • The Electrician
    Jean-Claude La Marre
    • Shenge
    • (as Jean Claude LaMarre)
    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Mary Boone
    Elina Löwensohn
    Elina Löwensohn
    • Annina Nosei
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Henry Geldzahler
    Courtney Love
    Courtney Love
    • Big Pink
    Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal
    • Cynthia Kruger
    Chuck Pfeiffer
    • Tom Kruger
    • (as Chuck Pfeifer)
    Rockets Redglare
    Rockets Redglare
    • Rockets
    Esther G. Schnabel
    • Esther Milo
    • Director
      • Julian Schnabel
    • Writers
      • Lech Majewski(story)
      • John Bowe(short story)
      • Julian Schnabel
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat refused to allow his works to be used, so the director, Julian Schnabel, personally painted the reproductions which are used throughout the film.
    • Goofs
      The closing credits states that Basquiat died on October 12, 1988. The real date is August 12, 1988.
    • Quotes

      The Electrician: I'll be forty in July, and I'm glad I never got recognition. It gives me time to develop.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, a short clip showing a surfer riding on a wave is displayed. It's very similar to the surfing/wave shots that Basquiat keeps seeing whenever he looks up to the sky during the movie, but it's in full color instead of being blue-tinted.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Jack/Aladdin and the King of Thieves/Escape from L.A./Basquiat/The Pompatus of Love (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Fairytale of New York
      Performed by The Pogues

      Written by Shane MacGowan and Jem Finer (as Jim Finer)

      Published by Perfect Songs/MacGowan Music/SPZ Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews91

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Fascinating look at New York art world
    I'm a sucker for movies set in New York City, which is one reason I decided to see this, that and the supporting cast. I don't know much about Basquiat, his life or work, so I don't know how accurate the movie is, nor do I know much about art, but this film drew me in. I know the film was made by a friend and compatriot of Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, and if there's a weakness, it's that sometimes we feel this is an inside job. Nevertheless, we do go inside the art world, get to know about graffiti, and we get to understand what makes Basquiat tick. I also thought Jeffrey Wright was good in the title role. The supporting cast were all first-rate as well.
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    • SKG-2
    • Mar 18, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 輕狂歲月
    • Filming locations
      • Soho, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eleventh Street Production
      • Jon Kilik
      • Miramax
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,011,195
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,863
      • Aug 11, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,011,195
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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