Downtown 81 (2000)
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- Unrated
- 1h 12min
- Comedy, Drama
- 14 Mar 2001 (France)
- Movie
After being released from the hospital, the artist Jean Michel Basquiat wanders around Manhattan trying to sell art to make money and find a place to stay.
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Writer:
Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Jean Michel Basquiat | ... |
Jean (archiveFootage)
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Richard Weigand | ... |
Doctor
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Cyndy Schneidau | ... |
Nurse
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Millie Schneidau | ... |
Nurse
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Steven Z. Soszynski | ... |
Grocer
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Anna Schroeder | ... |
Béatrice
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Giorgio Gomelsky | ... |
Landlord
(as Giorgio Giomelsky)
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Ted Bafaloukos | ... |
Junk Dealer
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Bobby Grossman | ... |
East Village Junkie
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Mickey Clean | ... |
Pot Dealer
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| Roberta Bayley | ... |
Street Girl
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Dave Street | ... |
Musician
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Tish Bellomo | ... |
Manic Panic Girl
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Snooky Bellomo | ... |
Manic Panic Girl
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Kool Kyle | ... |
Rapper
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Claudia Summers | ... |
Friend in Park
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Tuxedomoon | ... |
Themselves
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Steven Brown | ... |
Self / Vocals, Tuxedomoon
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Peter Principle | ... |
Self / Bass, Tuxedomoon
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| Blaine Reininger | ... |
Self / Keyboard, Tuxedomoon
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| David McDermott | ... |
Man from the Past
(as David MacDermott)
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Catherine Rebennack | ... |
1st Go-Go Dancer
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| Cookie Mueller | ... |
2nd Go-Go Dancer
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Steve Mass | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
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Ernest Scaglione | ... |
Go-Go Bar Manager
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George Dubose | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
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| Ronnie Cutrone | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
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John Browner | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
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Tom Baker | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
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| Larry 'Ratso' Sloman | ... |
Go-Go Bar Patron
(as Larry Sloman)
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| Walter Steding | ... |
Struggling Musician / Self
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Lindzee Smith | ... |
Club Owner
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Kristian Hoffman | ... |
A&R
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Marty Thau | ... |
Record Executive
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| Daniela Morera | ... |
Mrs. Cavalcanti
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Lisa Rosen | ... |
French Maid
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Marshall Chess | ... |
Thief
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Jimmy Destri | ... |
Taxi Driver
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D.N.A. | ... |
Themselves
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Arto Lindsay | ... |
Self / Vocals and Guitar, DNA
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Tim Wright | ... |
Self / Bass, DNA
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Ikue Mori | ... |
Self / Drums, DNA
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| Michael Holman | ... |
Michael
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Olivier Mosset | ... |
Bike Rider
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Bradley Field | ... |
Studio Manager
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The Felons | ... |
Themselves
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| Chris Stein | ... |
Self / Guitar, The Felons
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| Clem Burke | ... |
Self / Drums, The Felons
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Snuky Tate | ... |
Self / Bass, The Felons
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Michael Sullivan | ... |
Self / Maracas, The Felons
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| Glenn O'Brien | ... |
Rock Critic
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The Plastics | ... |
Themselves
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Chica Nakanishi | ... |
Self / Vocals, The Plastics
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Toshio Nakanishi | ... |
Self / Vocals and Guitar, The Plastics
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Hajime Tachibana | ... |
Self / Guitar, The Plastics
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Ma Chang | ... |
Self / Keyboard, The Plastics
(as Ma-Chang)
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Takemi Shima | ... |
Self / Drums, The Plastics
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Mitsuru | ... |
Chica's Make-up Artist
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Maripol | ... |
Fashion Designer
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| Eszter Balint | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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| Anne Carlisle | ... |
Fashion Show Model
(as Ann Carlyle)
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Barbara Egan | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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Patrice Kamins | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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Lucille | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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Hal Ludacer | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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Benedicte Siroux | ... |
Fashion Show Model
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Vicki Pedersen | ... |
Dresser
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Haoui Montaug | ... |
Rock Lounge Doorman
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Diane Brill | ... |
Kid Creole Announcer
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Kid Creole and The Coconuts | ... |
Themselves
(as Kid Creole & The Coconuts)
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| Kid Creole | ... |
Self / Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
(as August Darnell)
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Adriana Kaegi | ... |
Self / The Coconuts
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Cheryl Poirier | ... |
Self / The Coconuts
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Ronnie Griffith | ... |
Self / The Coconuts
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| Coati Mundi | ... |
Self / Vocals, Flute and Percussion, The Coconuts
(as a different name)
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Lori Eastside | ... |
Self / Vocals, The Coconuts
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Andrew Lloyd | ... |
Self / Percussion, The Coconuts
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Winston Grennan | ... |
Self / Drums, The Coconuts
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Carol Coleman | ... |
Self / Bass, The Coconuts
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Mark Mazur | ... |
Self / Guitar, The Coconuts
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Peter Schott | ... |
Self / Piano, The Coconuts
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Danny Rosen | ... |
Friend in Limousine
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| Elliott Murphy | ... |
Rock Star
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Compton Maddux | ... |
Limo Driver
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Anita Sarko | ... |
D.J.
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John Morton | ... |
Peppermint Lounge Doorman
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James White and the Blacks | ... |
Themselves
(as James White & The Blacks)
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James Chance | ... |
Self / Sax and Vocals, James White & The Blacks
(as James White)
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Joe Bowie | ... |
Self / Trombone, James White & The Blacks
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Byron Bowie | ... |
Self / Sax, James White & The Blacks
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Bern Nix | ... |
Self / Guitar, James White & The Blacks
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Tomas Doncker | ... |
Self / Guitar, James White & The Blacks
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Richie Harrison | ... |
Self / Drums, James White & The Blacks
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Colin Wade | ... |
Self / Bass, James White & The Blacks
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Bemshi | ... |
Dancer
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Cherie Marilyn | ... |
Dancer
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Karen Geniece | ... |
Self / Guitar, Walter Steding & The Dragon People
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Lenny Ferrari | ... |
Self / Drums, Walter Steding & The Dragon People
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Victor Bockris | ... |
Mudd Club Friends
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Patrick Geoffrois | ... |
Mudd Club Friend
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| Amos Poe | ... |
Mudd Club Friend
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Betsy Sussler | ... |
Mudd Club Friend
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Vinnie Grouppi | ... |
Mudd Club Friend
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Tav Falco | ... |
Mudd Club Friend
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| Debbie Harry | ... |
Fairy Godmother
(as Deborah Harry)
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Steve Sabato | ... |
Car Seller
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Jo Shane | ... |
Club Girl
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Diego Cortez | ... |
Fist-fighter at the Mudd Club (uncredited)
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Vanya Edwards | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Fab 5 Freddy | ... |
Graffiti Artist (uncredited)
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| Vincent Gallo | ... |
Vincent Gallo (uncredited)
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| John Lurie | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Debi Mazar | ... |
Peppermint Lounge Dancer (uncredited)
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| Lee Quiñones | ... |
Graffiti Artist (uncredited)
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Joni Ruth White | ... |
Helpful Old Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Edo Bertoglio | ||
Written by
| Glenn O'Brien | ... | () |
Produced by
| Maripol | ... | producer |
| Patrick Montgomery | ... | co-producer |
| Glenn O'Brien | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Zilkha | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Vincent Gallo | ||
Cinematography by
| John McNulty | ||
Editing by
| Pamela French | ||
Editorial Department
| Seth Anderson | ... | assistant editor |
| Franck Goldberg | ... | rough cut editor |
| Mia Lee | ... | assistant editor |
| Kent McGrew | ... | color timer |
| Dan O'Grady | ... | negative conformist |
| Julie O'Grady | ... | negative conformist |
| Jean-Pierre Roland-Levy | ... | assistant editor (as J.P. Roland Levy) |
| Kristen Worrell | ... | post-production assistant |
Art Direction by
| Maripol | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jo Shane | ... | (sculpture on fashion show set) |
Makeup Department
| Claudia Porcelli | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Claire Barnier | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Pamela French | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Sabato | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jo Cunningham | ... | foley artist / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Steve French | ... | foley artist / sound designer |
| Michael Jordan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Maier | ... | sound mixer |
| Alan Treadwell | ... | sound assistant |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dwane Arthur | ... | grip (as Dwayne Arthur) |
| Stephen Barrow | ... | grip (as Steve Barrow) |
| Mike Edwards | ... | assistant camera |
| Joseph Keller | ... | second camera operator |
| Jeff Wayman | ... | assistant camera (as Jeff Weyman) |
Casting Department
| Maripol | ... | casting |
| Glenn O'Brien | ... | casting |
Music Department
| Michael Fossenkemper | ... | music mixer |
| Pamela French | ... | music editor |
| Lynn Geller | ... | music consultant |
| Maripol | ... | musical director |
| Glenn O'Brien | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Page | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Todd MacNicholl | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Denise Keating | ... | intern |
| Richard Lormand | ... | press: international |
| Cyndy Schneidau | ... | production coordinator (as Cindy Schneidau) |
| Jason Stoff | ... | titles |
| Saul Williams | ... | voice dubbing: Jean-Michel Basquiat |
Thanks
| Robert Aaron | ... | thanks |
| Charlie Ahearn | ... | thanks |
| Jojo Americo | ... | thanks |
| Joey Arias | ... | thanks |
| Gerard Basquiat | ... | thanks |
| Jean Michel Basquiat | ... | film dedicated to |
| Steven Bernstein | ... | thanks |
| Giancarlo Bertoni | ... | thanks |
| Max Blagg | ... | thanks |
| Bob Blank | ... | thanks |
| Reza Blue | ... | thanks |
| Victor Bockris | ... | thanks |
| Duane Boute | ... | thanks |
| Dominic Chianese | ... | thanks |
| Sophie Comet | ... | thanks |
| Diego Cortez | ... | thanks |
| Johnny Dynell | ... | thanks |
| Richard Ende | ... | thanks |
| Fab 5 Freddy | ... | thanks |
| Nacho Fagalde | ... | thanks |
| Suzanne Fenn | ... | thanks |
| Bradley Field | ... | in memory of |
| Elio Fiorucci | ... | thanks |
| Jim Fouratt | ... | thanks |
| Vincent Gallo | ... | thanks |
| Patrick Geoffrois | ... | in memory of (as Patrick Geooffrois) |
| Eric Goode | ... | thanks |
| Bobby Grossman | ... | thanks |
| Anthony Haden-Guest | ... | thanks |
| Scot Hamlin | ... | thanks |
| Debbie Harry | ... | thanks (as Deborah Harry) |
| Jonas Herbsman | ... | thanks |
| Karri Jinkins | ... | thanks |
| Bob Krasnow | ... | thanks |
| John Lurie | ... | thanks |
| Hooman Majd | ... | thanks |
| Raul Marti | ... | thanks |
| Steve Mass | ... | thanks |
| Debi Mazar | ... | thanks |
| Melle Mel | ... | thanks |
| Lino Meoli | ... | thanks |
| Carla Milesi | ... | thanks |
| Paul Miller | ... | thanks |
| Haoui Montaug | ... | in memory of |
| Lovey Moreno | ... | thanks |
| Cookie Mueller | ... | in memory of |
| Coati Mundi | ... | thanks (as a different name) |
| Gina Nanni | ... | thanks |
| Gianni Nunnari | ... | thanks |
| Pat Oleszko | ... | thanks |
| Suzana Peric | ... | thanks |
| Anya Phillips | ... | in memory of (as Anya Philips) |
| Amos Poe | ... | thanks |
| Nicolas Porcelli | ... | thanks (as Nick Porcelli) |
| Nile Rodgers | ... | thanks |
| J.P. Roland-Levy | ... | in memory of |
| Jo Shane | ... | thanks |
| Peter Shukat | ... | thanks |
| Kate Simon | ... | thanks |
| Gib Smith | ... | thanks |
| Richard Sohl | ... | thanks |
| Chris Stein | ... | thanks |
| Gordon Stevenson | ... | in memory of |
| Betsy Sussler | ... | thanks |
| Chi Chi Valenti | ... | thanks |
| Françoise Vallée | ... | thanks (as François Vallèe) |
| Dorothy Weber | ... | thanks |
| Arthur Weinstein | ... | thanks |
| Wendy Whitelaw | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Kinetique
- Metrograph Pictures (2019) (United States)
- Music Box Films (2013) (United States)
- Sagittaire Films (France)
- Zeitgeist Films (2001) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Virgin Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into. He finally manages to sell his painting to a wealthy female admirer, but he's paid by check. Low on cash, he spends the evening wandering from club to club, looking for a beautiful girl he had met earlier, so he'll have a place to spend the night. Downtown 81 not only captures one of the most interesting and lively artists of the twentieth century as he is poised for fame, but it is a slice of life from one of the most exciting periods in American culture, with the emergence of new wave music, new painting, hip hop and graffiti. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $11,436, 15 Jul 2001 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Since 1981, Glenn O'Brien had possession of all of the live musical performance recordings. Unfortunately, the original voice soundtrack was lost in Italy by the film storage vault. The producers were able to get most of the original cast to re-dub their dialogue. But Jean Michel Basquiat died in 1988. So Saul Williams was hired to dub Basquiat's dialogue. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Basquiat (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Palabras Con Ritmo See more » |
| Quotes |
Jean Michel Basquiat:
I'm an artist. When you tell people that they usually say, 'what's your medium?' I usually say, 'extra large.' See more » |