Summary
Basquiat is an American film first released in 1996,
directed by Julian Schnabel.
The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani and David Bowie.
It has also been released under the title: Build a Fort, Set It on Fire.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Julian Schnabel
- Script: Lech Majewski, John F. Bowe
- Photo: Ron Fortunato
- Music: John Cale, Julian Schnabel
- Cast: Jeffrey Wright (Jean Michel Basquiat), Michael Wincott (Rene Ricard), Benicio Del Toro (Benny Dalmau), Claire Forlani (Gina Cardinale), David Bowie (Andy Warhol), Dennis Hopper (Bruno Bischofberger), Gary Oldman (Albert Milo), Christopher Walken (The Interviewer), Willem Dafoe (The Electrician), Jean-Claude La Marre (Shenge), Parker Posey (Mary Boone), Elina Löwensohn (Annina Nosei), Paul Bartel (Henry Geldzahler), Courtney Love (Big Pink), Tatum O’Neal (Cynthia Kruger), Chuck Pfeiffer (Tom Kruger), Rockets Redglare (Rockets), Esther G. Schnabel (Esther Milo), Jack Schnabel (Jack Milo), Lola Schnabel (Jacqueline Milo), Peter McGough (Peter McGough), David McDermott (David McDermott), Michael Chow (Mr. Chow), Stella Schnabel (Stella), Steven Randazzo (Maitre’ d at Ballato’s), Michael Badalucco (Counterman at Deli), Francis Dumaurier (Giorgio), Joseph R. Gannascoli (Guard at Hospital), Hope Clarke (Matilde), Brian Wright (Young Jean Michel), Tarmo Urb (Lech), Denise Burse (Mary on TV), Robert Alexander (Band Guy), Vincent Laresca (Vincent), Nemo (Nemo), Leonard Jackson (Jean Michel’s Father), David Shelley (Photographer), Fred Weller (Frank), Rene Rivera (Juan), Sam Rockwell (Thug), Ron Brice (Thug), William Seymour (Mr. Chow’s Maitre’ d), Richard E. Butler (Medieval Villager), Joe Glasco (Medieval Villager), Steven Parenago (Medieval Villager), Vladamir Parenago (Medieval Villager), José Luis Ferrer (Medieval Villager), Irene Kiss (Medieval Villager), Richard the Ox (Medieval Villager), Julie Araskog (Julie), Vincent Gallo (Himself), Melody Krell (Waitress), Linda Larkin (Fan), Olatz López Garmendia (Christine), Jennifer Miro (Soho Art Gallery Guest), Paul Outlaw (Paul), Thomas Urb (Chef – at ’Leshkos’ restaurant)
- Country: USA
- Language: English / Spanish
- Runtime: 108 min
- Aka: Build a Fort, Set It on Fire
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