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Downtown '81 (2001) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Downtown '81 at a Glance
Downtown '81 is a 2001 drama, comedy and music film from director Edo Bertoglio, starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams and Anna Shroeder. It is 1 hour 12 minutes long and was released on July 13, 2001. Downtown '81 is rated 6.7/10 by TMDB users across 32 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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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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 About Downtown '81
What is the release date of Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 was released on July 13, 2001.
How long is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 stars Jean-Michel Basquiat as Jean (archive footage), Saul Williams as Jean's Narration (voice), Anna Shroeder as Beatrice and Debbie Harry as Fairy Godmother. The cast also includes Giorgio Giomelsky, Coati Mundi, Debi Mazar and George Quinones.
Who directed Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 was directed by Edo Bertoglio. The screenplay is credited to Glenn O'Brien.
What kind of movie is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, comedy and music.
What is the TMDB score of Downtown '81?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.7/10 from 32 votes.
Where can I watch the Downtown '81 trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Downtown '81 for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Downtown '81?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Downtown '81 include 10,000 Saints (2015), CQ (2001), Standing Up, Falling Down (2020), One Chance (2013) and In the Soup (1992).
Can I stream the full movie of Downtown '81 on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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