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.
Top Billed Cast
Jesser Ramírez Leo
María Rojo Rosa
Alex Barragán Mateo
Beerd Williems Heinrich
CHAVA Osman
Sofía Maldonado Ana
Jose A. Sierra Christian
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