Uploaded September 2013 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
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Director: Julian Schnabel
Writers: Lech Majewski (story), John Bowe (short story
Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe
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, Jean-Michel is "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and becomes a star. But success has a high price, and Basquiat pays with friendship, love, and eventually, his life.
More videos at cinematheia.com
Director: Julian Schnabel
Writers: Lech Majewski (story), John Bowe (short story
Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe
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, Jean-Michel is "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and becomes a star. But success has a high price, and Basquiat pays with friendship, love, and eventually, his life.
