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Basquiat

1996 Biographical film Drama film Independent film LGBTQ-related film

Basquiat is a 1996 film directed by Julian Schnabel. It stars Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Benicio del Toro and others.

Crew & production

Director
Julian Schnabel
Screenwriters
Julian Schnabel, Lech Majewski
Producers
Joseph Allen, Lech Majewski, Peter M. Brant
Director of photography
Ron Fortunato
Composer
John Cale
Editor
Michael Berenbaum
Production company
Miramax
Original languages
English, Spanish
Budget
$3.3 million
Box office
$3 million

Top cast

17 people

Jeffrey Wright

Role not listed
David Bowie

David Bowie

Andy Warhol

Benicio del Toro

Role not listed

Dennis Hopper

Role not listed
Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Role not listed

Michael Wincott

Role not listed
Courtney Love

Courtney Love

Role not listed

Claire Forlani

Role not listed

Parker Posey

Role not listed

Christopher Walken

Role not listed

Willem Dafoe

Role not listed

Paul Bartel

Role not listed

More cast

  • Tatum O'Neal
  • Vincent Laresca
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Vincent Gallo
  • Joseph Glasco

Sources

  • Wikidata (Q810441), accessed October 2026
  • Cast photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each profile

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