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Basquiat
- Director: Julian Schnabel
- Writer: Lech Majewski; John F. Bowe
- Producer: Joseph Allen; Peter Brant
CGiii Comment
Love or hate his ridiculous art, this is a film about his wasted, indulgent life.
Basquiat pathetically martyred and prostituted himself over and over again - not apparent in this flick.
Schnabel was a contemporary and he shows, perhaps, too much respect and kindness for his selfish, backstabbing subject.
It does show, however (possibly unintentionally), how little everyone knows about art.
Worth a look nonetheless.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
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.
Cast & Characters
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;
Parker Posey as Mary Boone;
Elina Lowensohn as Annina Nosei;
Paul Bartel as Henry Geldzahler;
Courtney Love as Big Pink;
Tatum O'Neal as Cynthia Kruger