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Downtown '81

Edo Bertoglio · 2001 · Drama, Comedy, Music · 1h 12m · ★ 6.7
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The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into.

Released in United States Jul 13, 2001Runtime 1h 12mRating 6.7/10 (32 votes)

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Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean (archive footage)
Saul Williams
Saul Williams
Jean's Narration (voice)
A
Anna Shroeder
Beatrice
Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry
Fairy Godmother
G
Giorgio Giomelsky
Landlord
Coati Mundi
Coati Mundi
Self
Debi Mazar
Debi Mazar
Peppermint Lounge Dancer
G
George Quinones
Graffiti Artist
W
Walter Steding
Self
Steven Brown
Steven Brown
Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Eszter Balint
Eszter Balint
Self
Kid Creole
Kid Creole
Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts

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