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*Basquiat* is a 1996 American biographical drama film directed by the painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel. It stars Jeffrey Wright in his feature film debut as the influential artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, tracing his meteoric rise from creating graffiti under the pseudonym SAMO to becoming a celebrated Neo-expressionist painter in 1980s New York City. The film features a supporting cast including David Bowie as Andy Warhol, Gary Oldman, and Dennis Hopper, capturing the vibrant downtown art scene of the era.
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How good is Basquiat (1996)?
Basquiat (1996) scores 6.95/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Biographical Film category. Jeffrey Wright's performance praised; film admired for art-world texture but considered uneven.
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