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200172 minDrama, Comedy, Music

Downtown '81

Is Downtown '81 a Hit or Flop?

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Is Downtown '81 worth watching? With a rating of 6.661/10, this Drama, Comedy, Music film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Downtown '81 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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Top Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel BasquiatJean (archive footage)
Saul Williams
Saul WilliamsJean's Narration (voice)
Anna Shroeder
Anna ShroederBeatrice
Debbie Harry
Debbie HarryFairy Godmother
Giorgio Giomelsky
Giorgio GiomelskyLandlord
Coati Mundi
Coati MundiSelf
Debi Mazar
Debi MazarPeppermint Lounge Dancer
George Quinones
George QuinonesGraffiti Artist
Walter Steding
Walter StedingSelf
Steven Brown
Steven BrownSelf - Vocals, Tuxedomoon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown '81 worth watching?

Downtown '81 has received mixed reviews with a 6.661/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Comedy, Music movies.

Is Downtown '81 hit or flop?

Downtown '81 has received average ratings (6.661/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Downtown '81?

Downtown '81 is a Drama, Comedy, Music movie that 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 evicte...

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