Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean (archive footage)
Saul Williams
Jean's Narration (voice)
Anna Shroeder
Beatrice
Debbie Harry
Fairy Godmother
Giorgio Giomelsky
Landlord
Coati Mundi
Self
Debi Mazar
Peppermint Lounge Dancer
George Quinones
Graffiti Artist
Walter Steding
Self
Steven Brown
Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Eszter Balint
Self
Kid Creole
Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Frequently Asked Questions
Downtown '81 was released on July 13, 2001.
The runtime of Downtown '81 is 1h 12m.
Downtown '81 is a Drama, Comedy, Music movie.
Downtown '81 has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Downtown '81 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Downtown '81 was directed by Edo Bertoglio.
The main cast of Downtown '81 includes Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder.
Downtown '81 is originally in English.