
Andy Warhol
1987-06-09 · 76 min · ★ 6.8
The first major profile of the American Pop Art cult leader after his death in 1987 covers the whole of his life and work through interviews, clips from his films, and conversations with his family and superstar friends. Andy Warhol, the son of poor Czech immigrants, grew up in the industrial slums of Pittsburgh while dreaming of Hollywood stars. He went on to become a star himself.
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- Kim Evans, Lana Jokel
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- United Kingdom
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Andy WarholSelf
Paul MorrisseySelf
VivaSelf
John GiornoSelf
Brigid BerlinSelf
Sylvia MilesSelf
Edie SedgwickSelf (archive footage)
Ivan KarpArt Dealer
Marilynn Gelfman KarpSelf
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