
Downtown '81
Downtown '81
Release: 2001-07-13·Runtime: 72m·★ 6.7
DramaComedyMusic
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
New York Beat Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiatas Jean (archive footage)
Debbie Harryas Fairy Godmother
Coati Mundias Self
Debi Mazaras Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Michael Holmanas Michael
Saul Williamsas Jean's Narration (voice)
Eszter Balintas Self
Kid Creoleas Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Arto Lindsayas Self
Lee Quiñonesas Graffiti Artist
Cookie Muelleras 2nd Go-Go Dancer
John Lurieas Self
Steven Brownas Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Fab 5 Freddyas Graffiti Artist
Amos Poeas Conversationalist at Mudd Club
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