Basquiat
"In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history."
Originally released in 1996. Basquiat is a drama/history film. directed by Julian Schnabel.
Starring Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, and Benicio del Toro
Synopsis
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (304 votes)
Budget
$3.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeffrey Wright
as Jean Michel Basquiat
Michael Wincott
as Rene Ricard
Benicio del Toro
as Benny Dalmau
Claire Forlani
as Gina Cardinale
David Bowie
as Andy Warhol
Dennis Hopper
as Bruno Bischofberger
Gary Oldman
as Albert Milo
Christopher Walken
as The Interviewer
Willem Dafoe
as The Electrician
Jean-Claude La Marre
as Shenge
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,300,000
- Revenue
- $3,022,292
Production Companies
- Eleventh Street Production
- Jon Kilik Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basquiat about?
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Who directed Basquiat?
Basquiat was directed by Julian Schnabel.
How long is Basquiat?
Basquiat has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Basquiat released?
Basquiat was released on August 9, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Basquiat?
The main cast of Basquiat includes Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie.
Is Basquiat worth watching?
Basquiat has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 304 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.