I Shot Andy Warhol
“You only get one shot at fame.”
Synopsis
The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "SCUM" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he repeatedly ignored her. So she shot him.
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Top Cast
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Lili Taylor
Valerie Jean Solanas
Jared Harris
Andy Warhol
Martha Plimpton
Stevie
Lothaire Bluteau
Maurice Girodias
Anna Thomson
Iris
Peter Friedman
Alan Burke
Tahnee Welch
Viva
Jamie Harrold
Jackie Curtis
Donovan Leitch
Gerard Malanga
Michael Imperioli
Ondine
Reg Rogers
Paul Morrissey
Bill Sage
Tom Baker
Jill Hennessy
Laura
Coco McPherson
Brigid Berlin
Myriam Cyr
Ultra Violet
Danny Morgenstern
Jeremiah
Lola Pashalinski
Psychiatrist
Lynn Cohen
Hotel Earle Concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Harron
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremiah Newton, Mary Harron, Daniel Minahan
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- I Shot Andy Warhol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- BBC Arena, Playhouse International Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Harron
Jeremiah Newton, Mary Harron, Daniel Minahan
John Cale
Ellen Kuras
Keith Reamer
Anthony Wall, Lindsay Law, Christine Vachon, Tom Kalin
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Harron
Director
David C. Robinson
Costume Design
Mary Harron
Writer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Daniel Minahan
Writer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Tom Kalin
Producer
Keith Reamer
Editor
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Shot Andy Warhol
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What is I Shot Andy Warhol about?
The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "SCUM" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he repeatedly ignored her. So she shot him.
Who directed I Shot Andy Warhol?
I Shot Andy Warhol was directed by Mary Harron.
Who stars in I Shot Andy Warhol?
The principal cast of I Shot Andy Warhol includes Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton, Lothaire Bluteau, Anna Thomson.
When was I Shot Andy Warhol released and how long is it?
I Shot Andy Warhol was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did I Shot Andy Warhol make at the box office?
I Shot Andy Warhol grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for I Shot Andy Warhol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Shot Andy Warhol was composed by John Cale.
Is I Shot Andy Warhol based on a book or true story?
I Shot Andy Warhol is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeremiah Newton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Shot Andy Warhol?
I Shot Andy Warhol holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).