Basquiat 1996
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56 Reviews
92%
Gummy
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SplatThe brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jean Michel Basquiat
as Rene Ricard
as Benny Dalmau
as Gina Cardinale
as Andy Warhol
as Bruno Bischofberger
as Albert Milo
as The Interviewer
as The Electrician
as Shenge
Director:
Writer:
John F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel, Lech Majewski, Michael Holman
Stars:
Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, Jean-Claude La Marre,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Basquiat
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jean Michel Basquiat
as Rene Ricard
as Benny Dalmau
as Gina Cardinale
as Andy Warhol
as Bruno Bischofberger
as Albert Milo
as The Interviewer
as The Electrician
as Shenge
as Mary Boone
as Annina Nosei
as Henry Geldzahler
as Big Pink
as Cynthia Kruger
as Tom Kruger
as Rockets
as Esther Milo
as Jack Milo
as Jacqueline Milo
as Peter McGough
as David McDermott
as Mr. Chow
as Stella
as Maitre' d at Ballato's
as Counterman at Deli
as Giorgio
as Guard at Hospital
as Matilde
as Young Jean Michel
as Lech
as Mary on TV
as Band Guy
as Vincent
as Nemo
as Jean Michel's Father
as Photographer
as Frank
as Juan
as Thug
as Thug
as Mr. Chow's Maitre' d
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Medieval Villager
as Chef at Lech's Restaurant (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Fan (uncredited)
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