About this movie
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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Downtown '81
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Quick facts
Year
2001
Runtime
1h 12m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
31
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
new york city
artist
art
anarchic comedy
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Questions about Downtown '81
How long is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 has a runtime of 1h 12m (1 hour and 12 minutes).
Who directed Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 was directed by Edo Bertoglio and released in 2001.
What genre is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 is a Drama, Comedy, Music film (2001).
Who stars in Downtown '81?
The cast of Downtown '81 includes Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder, Debbie Harry, Giorgio Giomelsky.
What is the TMDB rating for Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 31 votes.
