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Good to know
- Director
- Edo Bertoglio
- Release date
- 2001-07-13
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- New York Beat Films
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About Downtown '81
Downtown '81 is a 2001 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Music genres, directed by Edo Bertoglio, starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams and Anna Shroeder. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Downtown '81 in Mexico โ across streaming, rental and purchase options โ along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
Cast

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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Downtown '81 in Mexico?+
Downtown '81 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Downtown '81 on Netflix?+
Downtown '81 is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.
How long is Downtown '81?+
Downtown '81 has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who stars in Downtown '81?+
Downtown '81 stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder, Debbie Harry and Giorgio Giomelsky.
When did Downtown '81 come out?+
Downtown '81 is a 2001 movie directed by Edo Bertoglio.
What genre is Downtown '81?+
Downtown '81 is Drama, Comedy and Music film.
Who directed Downtown '81?+
Downtown '81 was directed by Edo Bertoglio.
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