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Basquiat
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Basquiat

Fri, Aug 9, 1996
  • Drama
  • History
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 9, 1996
  • PhysicalTue, Apr 29, 2025The Criterion Collection 4K+Blu-Ray
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 28, 1997
CA
  • In CinemasSat, Sep 21, 1996Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
  • PhysicalTue, Apr 29, 2025The Criterion Collection 4K+Blu-Ray
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 6, 1997
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 26, 1997
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 12, 1996
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jun 7, 1997
Where to watch

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  • YouTube TV↗
  • Criterion Channel↗
  • HBO Max↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    as Jean Michel Basquiat
  • Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    as Rene Ricard
  • Benicio del Toro
    Benicio del Toro
    as Benny Dalmau
  • Claire Forlani
    Claire Forlani
    as Gina Cardinale
  • David Bowie
    David Bowie
    as Andy Warhol
  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    as Bruno Bischofberger
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