Originally shot in 1980-81, this film, directed by Edo Bertoglio, is a rare real-life snapshot of ultra-hip subculture of post-punk era Manhattan. Starring renowned artist Jean Michel Basquiat (who died in 1988 at age 27) and featuring such early Village hipsters as Melle Mel, John Lurie, and Lydia Lunch, the film is a bizarre elliptical urban fairytale. The film opens with Jean (Basquiat) in the hospital with an undisclosed ailment. After checking out, he happens upon an enigmatic woman, Beatrice (Anna Schroeder), who drives around in a convertible. He arrives at his apartment only to discover that his landlord is evicting him. Later, while trying to sell his art work, he meets up with musician Arto Lindsay and his band DNA. Jean eventually does manage to sell some of his art work to a rich middle-aged woman who is interested in more than just his art, but she pays with a check. As the film progresses, he wanders the streets of New York, looking for Beatrice. He happens upon a bag lady (Debbie Harry) who turns into a princess when he kisses her. As a reward, she gives him a stack of cash. Abandoned in the mid-’80s due to financial problems, producer Maripol Fauque rediscovered the film and cleaned it up in 1999. It was screened at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival., Drama about the experiences of a struggling musician and graffiti artist (Jean-Michel Basquiat) and the eccentrics he meets in Lower Manhattan. Eszter Balint. Conversationalist: Victor Bockris. Artist: Fab Five Freddie Brathwaite. Directed by Edo Bertoglio.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Downtown 81 ” ?
A: The main cast includes Jean-Michel Basquiat,Eszter Balint,Victor Bockris,Fab Five Freddie Brathwaite,Clem Burke,Lee Quinones,Giorgio Giomelsky,Marshall Chess,Saul Williams,Danny Rosen,Deborah Harry,Compton Maddux,Daniela Morera,Lisa Rosen,Steve Mass,Cookie Mueller,Tom Baker,Ronnie Cutrone,John Browner,Larry Ratso Sloman,Michael Holman,Betsy Sussler,Patrick Geoffrois,Amos Poe,Tav Falco,Diego Cortez,Bradley Field,Marty Thau,Maripol,Deborah Harry,Patrick Montgomery,Pamela French,Michael Zilkha,Glenn O’Brien,Robert Mayer,John McNulty,Michael Zilka.
Q: When Did the “Downtown 81” Released?
A: The Movie “Downtown 81” originally aired on 2001-07-13 and released in the year of 1981.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Downtown 81” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Downtown 81” ?
A: “Downtown 81” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
