Movie: Downtown '81

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean (archive footage)

Saul Williams
Saul Williams

Jean's Narration (voice)

Anna Shroeder
Anna Shroeder

Beatrice

Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry

Fairy Godmother

Giorgio Giomelsky
Giorgio Giomelsky

Landlord

Coati Mundi
Coati Mundi

Self

Debi Mazar
Debi Mazar

Peppermint Lounge Dancer

George Quinones
George Quinones

Graffiti Artist

Walter Steding
Walter Steding

Self

Steven Brown
Steven Brown

Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon

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