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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.2 / 100
1996·Biography / Drama / History·1h 47m

BASQUIAT

“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”

The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

Above the Line
Julian Schnabel·DirectorJohn F. Bowe·WriterJulian Schnabel·WriterRon Fortunato·Director of PhotographyJulian Schnabel·Original Music ComposerMichael Berenbaum·Editor
Cast
Jeffrey Wright·Jean Michel BasquiatMichael Wincott·Rene RicardBenicio del Toro·Benny DalmauClaire Forlani·Gina CardinaleDavid Bowie·Andy WarholDennis Hopper·Bruno BischofbergerGary Oldman·Albert MiloChristopher Walken·The InterviewerWillem Dafoe·The ElectricianJean-Claude La Marre·Shenge
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Julian Schnabel·DirectorMichael Holman·Second Unit Director
Writing· 4
John F. Bowe·WriterJulian Schnabel·WriterLech Majewski·StoryMichael Holman·Story Developer
Camera· 4
Ron Fortunato·Director of PhotographyMyles Aronowitz·Still PhotographerJoseph E. Gallagher·First Assistant CameraEric Liebowitz·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Michael Berenbaum·EditorEarl Dittebrandt·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Julian Schnabel·Original Music ComposerJohn Cale·Original Music ComposerPatrick Mullins·Music EditorSusan Jacobs·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 3
Dan Leigh·Production DesignJohn Dunn·Costume DesignCJ Simpson·Art Direction
Production· 9
Randy Ostrow·ProducerJon Kilik·ProducerSigurjón Sighvatsson·ProducerPeter Brant·Executive ProducerMichiyo Yoshizaki·Executive ProducerJoseph Allen·Executive ProducerGeorgianne Walken·CastingSheila Jaffe·CastingLech Majewski·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Wayne Herndon·Key Hair StylistJeff Ward·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
66.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -8%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Basquiat's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C00000
#FFC0CB
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Artistic, Biographical
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“A man with dark, spiky hair and a serious expression walks towards the viewer, slightly off-center to the left. He wears a dark long coat over a white shirt and”

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Key Elements
Yellow Textured ObjectPink Crumpled Cloth
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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