09 Aug 1996
Basquiat
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Wild Style
Break Dancing Graffiti Rap
Legendary New York graffiti artist Lee Quinones plays the part of Zoro, the city's hottest and most elusive graffiti writer. The actual story of the movie concerns the tension between Zoro's passion for his art and his personal life, particularly his strained relationship with fellow artist Rose.
Top Billed Cast
Lee Quiñones Raymond "Zoro"
Lady Pink Rose "Lady Bug"
Fab 5 Freddy "Phade"
Patti Astor Virginia
ZEPHYR Z-Roc
Busy Bee Chief Rocker
Carlos Morales Hector
Alfredo Valez Chico
Niva Kislac Niva
Glenn O'Brien Museum Curator
Johnny "Crash" Matos Union Crew
Daze Union Crew
Fred "Caz" Glover Union Crew
Edwin "Obe" Ortez Union Crew
Lisa Lee Fly Girl
Henrietta Henry Fly Girl
Pamela Smith Fly Girl
Diane Parker Fly Girl
Lillian "Cookie" Brown Fly Girl
Lil' Marcky C. Street Kid / Electric Force
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