Drama History
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Directed by
Julian Schnabel
Written by
Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe
Willem Dafoe
The Electrician
Gary Oldman
Albert Milo
Sam Rockwell
Thug
Claire Forlani
Gina Cardinale
Christopher Walken
The Interviewer
Jeffrey Wright
Jean Michel Basquiat
Benicio del Toro
Benny Dalmau
Parker Posey
Mary Boone
Michael Wincott
Rene Ricard
Dennis Hopper
Bruno Bischofberger
Vincent Gallo
Party Guest (uncredited)
Tatum O'Neal
Cynthia Kruger
David Bowie
Andy Warhol
Elina Löwensohn
Annina Nosei
Michael Badalucco
Counterman at Deli
Vincent Laresca
Vincent
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Guard at Hospital
Frederick Weller
Frank
Linda Larkin
Fan (uncredited)
Courtney Love
Big Pink
Steven Randazzo
Maitre' d at Ballato's
Denise Burse
Mary on TV
Michael Chow
Mr. Chow
Rene Rivera
Juan
Jean-Claude La Marre
Shenge
Rockets Redglare
Rockets
Michael Holman
Francis Dumaurier
Giorgio
Stella Schnabel
Stella
Ron Brice
Thug
John Cale
José Luis Ferrer
Medieval Villager
Leonard Jackson
Jean Michel's Father
Robert Alexander
Band Guy
Toomas Urb
Chef at Lech's Restaurant (uncredited)
Chuck Pfeiffer
Tom Kruger
Hope Clarke
Matilde
Tarmo Urb
Lech
Esther G. Schnabel
Esther Milo
Jack Schnabel
Jack Milo
Peter McGough
Peter McGough
David McDermott
David McDermott
Brian Wright
Young Jean Michel
Nemo Librizzi
Nemo
Dave Shelley
Photographer
William Seymour
Mr. Chow's Maitre' d
Joe Glasco
Medieval Villager
Steven Parenago
Medieval Villager
Vladamir Parenago
Medieval Villager
Irene Kiss
Medieval Villager
Richard the Ox
Medieval Villager

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