Basquiat (1996)

An Interview with Jean-Michel

An Interviewer (Christopher Walken) probes into Basquiat’s (Jeffrey Wright) background and family upbringing.

Directed by Julian Schnabel.

Released in 1996 by Miramax Films.

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  • primary-genre: Drama
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  • prop: Cigarette
  • setting: Art Studio
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  • actor: Jeffrey Wright
  • actor: Christopher Walken
  • director: Julian Schnabel
  • producer: Michiyo Yoshizaki
  • producer: Joseph Allen
  • producer: Randy Ostrow
  • producer: Lech Majewski
  • producer: Peter Brant
  • producer: Sigurjon Sighvatsson
  • producer: Jon Kilik
  • cinematographer: Ron Fortunato
  • composer: John Cale
  • composer: Julian Schnabel
  • editor: Michael Berenbaum
  • costume-designer: John A. Dunn
  • production-designer: Dan Leigh
  • role-name: Jean Michel Basquiat
  • role-name: The Interviewer
  • screenwriter: John Bowe
  • screenwriter: Michael Holman
  • screenwriter: Julian Schnabel
  • screenwriter: Lech Majewski
  • year: 1996
  • studio: Miramax Films