I Shot Andy Warhol

Name: I Shot Andy Warhol
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-05-01
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton, Lothaire Bluteau, Anna Thomson

1996·Movie·R·103 min·★ 6.1(93)

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“You only get one shot at fame.”

Based on the true story of Valerie Solanas who was a 1960s radical preaching hatred toward men in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he continued to ignore her. So she shot him. This is Valerie's story.

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About I Shot Andy Warhol

I Shot Andy Warhol is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Mary Harron. The cast is led by Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.

I Shot Andy Warhol was produced by BBC Arena, Playhouse International Pictures, and The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 1, 1996, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.

Director: Mary Harron
Writers: Mary Harron, Daniel Minahan
Release date: May 1, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Box office: $2 million
Production: BBC Arena, Playhouse International Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company

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I Shot Andy Warhol cast & crew

I Shot Andy Warhol was directed by Mary Harron and written by Mary Harron and Daniel Minahan.

The cast features Lili Taylor as Valerie Jean Solanas, Jared Harris as Andy Warhol, Martha Plimpton as Stevie, Lothaire Bluteau as Maurice Girodias, Anna Thomson as Iris, and Peter Friedman as Alan Burke.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras and it was produced by Lindsay Law and Anthony Wall.

Is I Shot Andy Warhol worth watching?

I Shot Andy Warhol holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, I Shot Andy Warhol is worth a place on your watchlist.

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