Jeffrey Wright character Jean-Michel Basquiat
David Bowie character Andy Warhol
Dennis Hopper character Bruno Bischofberger
Gary Oldman character Albert Milo
Benicio del Toro character Benny Dalmau
Claire Forlani character Gina Cardinale
Michael Wincott character Rene Ricard
Parker Posey character Mary Boone
Courtney Love character Big Pink
Tatum O'Neal character Cynthia Kruger
Christopher Walken character The Interviewer
Willem Dafoe character The Electrician
Sam Rockwell character Thug
Jean-Claude La Marre character Shenge
Hope Clarke character Matilde Basquiat
Rockets Redglare character Rockets
Elina Löwensohn character Annina Nosei
Paul Bartel character Henry Geldzahler
Joseph R. Gannascoli character Guard at Hospital
Michael Badalucco character Counterman at Deli
Vincent Gallo character Himself - Party Guest
