Basquiat(1996)

R
1h 47m
Biography, Drama

Release Date: Aug 9, 1996 | Limited

The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

Releases

Original Release | Aug 9, 1996

2024 Re-release (Janus Films) | Sep 13, 2024

Box Office

All Releases (2)
Total US & Canada:
$3,046,399
Total International
$0
Total Worldwide:
$3,046,399

Total US & Canada:
$3,011,195
Total Worldwide:
$3,011,195

Director & Top Cast

Julian Schnabel
Director

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

Parker Posey

Mary Boone

Elina Löwensohn

Annina Nosei

Paul Bartel

Henry Geldzahler

Courtney Love

Big Pink

Tatum O’Neal

Cynthia Kruger

Chuck Pfeiffer

Tom Kruger

Rockets Redglare

Rockets

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English,Spanish

Summaries

Storyline

Jean Michel Basquiat , a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity. Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean Michel Basquiat . Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, Basquiat becomes a star and a part of Andy Warhol 's art world circle. But success has a price, and Basquiat pays with friendships, love, and eventually, his life. — Martin Lewison <lewison+@pitt.edu>