Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
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
Director & Crew
Edo Bertoglio
Director
Official Trailer
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Where can I watch Downtown '81 online?
Downtown '81 (2001) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of Downtown '81?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 32 votes.
Who directed Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 was directed by Edo Bertoglio and released in 2001.
How long is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2001-07-13
- Status
- Released