Movie: Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

Top 8 Billed Cast

Robert Mapplethorpe
Robert Mapplethorpe

Self (archive footage)

Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz

Self

Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry

Self

Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields

Self

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera

Self

Paul Martineau
Paul Martineau

Self

Bob Colacello
Bob Colacello

Self

Patti Smith
Patti Smith

Self (voice) (uncredited)

Video Trailer Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

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Why a Documentary?

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