Basquiat
“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”
Synopsis
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Black and White Version - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-09
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 9, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.92x
-$278K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lech Majewski, Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe, Michael Holman
- Original Score
- John Cale, Julian Schnabel
- Original Title
- Basquiat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Schnabel
Lech Majewski, Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe, Michael Holman
John Cale, Julian Schnabel
Ron Fortunato
Michael Berenbaum
Jon Kilik, Randy Ostrow, Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Michiyo Yoshizaki, Peter Brant
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Schnabel
Director
Jon Kilik
Producer
Randy Ostrow
Producer
Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Producer
John Cale
Original Music Composer
Julian Schnabel
Original Music Composer
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Michael Berenbaum
Editor
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Julian Schnabel
Writer
John F. Bowe
Writer
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
John Dunn
Costume Design
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basquiat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Basquiat about?
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Who directed Basquiat?
Basquiat was directed by Julian Schnabel.
Who stars in Basquiat?
The principal cast of Basquiat includes Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie.
When was Basquiat released and how long is it?
Basquiat was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Basquiat?
Basquiat had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (0.92 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Basquiat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basquiat was composed by John Cale, Julian Schnabel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Basquiat?
Basquiat holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).