Downtown '81
The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into.
Director(s)
Amos Poe
Edo Bertoglio
Cast & Crew
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Downtown '81 FAQs
The directors of Downtown '81 are Amos Poe and Edo Bertoglio.
The cast of Downtown '81 includes John Lurie as Self, Debi Mazar as Peppermint Lounge Dancer, Saul Williams as Jean's Narration (voice), Debbie Harry as Fairy Godmother, Coati Mundi as Self, Jean-Michel Basquiat as Jean (archive footage), Anna Shroeder as Beatrice, Giorgio Giomelsky as Landlord, Walter Steding as Self, Steven Brown as Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon, Eszter Balint as Self, Kid Creole as Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, and more.
The duration of Downtown '81 is 1h 12 mins.
Yes. You can watch the Downtown '81 trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
Downtown '81 was released on 13 Jul 2001.
Downtown '81 is listed under Drama, Comedy, and Music on Fanbiz.
