Basquiat

Name: Basquiat
Director: Julian Schnabel
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1996
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie

In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.

19961h 47m6.6(320 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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

Basquiat (1996) is a drama and history film directed by Julian Schnabel. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, and Benicio del Toro. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 320 votes.

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Director

Julian Schnabel

Cast

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

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Who stars in Basquiat?

Basquiat stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, and Claire Forlani, and was directed by Julian Schnabel.

How long is Basquiat?

Basquiat has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.

When did Basquiat come out?

Basquiat was released in 1996.

What genre is Basquiat?

Basquiat is a drama and history film.

Is Basquiat worth watching?

Basquiat holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.