Mapplethorpe
Synopsis
A look at the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his untimely death in 1989.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Director's Cut - Mature TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-17
Top Cast
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Matt Smith
Robert Mapplethorpe
Marianne Rendón
Patti Smith
John Benjamin Hickey
Sam Wagstaff
Brandon Sklenar
Edward Mapplethorpe
McKinley Belcher III
Milton Moore
Mark Moses
Harry Mapplethorpe
Hari Nef
Tinkerbelle
Carolyn McCormick
Joan Mapplethorpe
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Father Stack
Karan Oberoi
Emilio Acquavella
Kerry Butler
Holly Solomon
Tina Benko
Sandy Daley
Rotimi Paul
Ken Moody
Kenya Brome
Second Assistant
Mickey O'Hagan
Tina Summerlin
Karlee Perez
Lisa Lyon
Christina Rouner
Janet Kardin
Thomas Philip O'Neill
David Croland
Release History & Theatrical Window
Florence Queer Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ondi Timoner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ondi Timoner, Mikko Alanne, Bruce Goodrich
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Mapplethorpe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Interloper Films, Boston Diva Productions, Blue Creek Pictures, Silver Lining Entertainment, You're Outta Control Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ondi Timoner
Ondi Timoner, Mikko Alanne, Bruce Goodrich
Marcelo Zarvos
Nancy Schreiber
John David Allen, Ondi Timoner, Lee Percy
Nate Dushku, Richard J. Bosner, Eliza Dushku, Ondi Timoner, Peter Palandjian
Department Leadership Roster
Ondi Timoner
Writer
Ondi Timoner
Director
Nate Dushku
Producer
Richard J. Bosner
Producer
Eliza Dushku
Producer
Ondi Timoner
Producer
John David Allen
Editor
Tom Broecker
Costume Design
Mikko Alanne
Writer
Ondi Timoner
Editor
Lee Percy
Editor
Bruce Goodrich
Writer
Jonah Markowitz
Production Design
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Nathalie Seaver
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mapplethorpe
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What is Mapplethorpe about?
A look at the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his untimely death in 1989.
Who directed Mapplethorpe?
Mapplethorpe was directed by Ondi Timoner.
Who stars in Mapplethorpe?
The principal cast of Mapplethorpe includes Matt Smith, Marianne Rendón, John Benjamin Hickey, Brandon Sklenar, McKinley Belcher III.
When was Mapplethorpe released and how long is it?
Mapplethorpe was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Mapplethorpe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mapplethorpe was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mapplethorpe?
Mapplethorpe holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).