ANDY WARHOL

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• Release Year: 1988
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: This special film presents the first major profile of Andy Warhol's life and work since his death in February 1987 and includes some previously unseen footage af hte artist, shot in London shortly before his death.; ; Warhol's was the classic American rags to to riches story: he was born in the industrial slums of Pittsburgh - the child of poor Czech immigrants. He grew up dreaming of Hollywood stars and eventually became a star himself, famous for his Pop Art (his 'Cambell's Soup Can' being the most enduring image), his bizarre underground film and for being a celebrity who for 20 years attended every party in town. He was the joker, they said, who would turn up for the opening of an envelope.; ; This film shows Warhol performing for the media in interviews ranging over 25 years and examines his artistic achievements in a career which spanned painting, film, publishing, rock music and television. It includes extracts from films such as Chelsea Girls, Lonesome Cqwboys an Women in Revolt, archive material, newsreel footage and contributions from many af his closest associates and superstars including Ondine, Viva, John Giorno and Brigid Berlin.;
• Cast: Andy Warhol, Viva, John Giorno, Brigid Berlin, Victor Bockris, Bob Colacello, Ivan Karp, Gerard Malanga, Sylvia Miles, Billy Name, Ondine, Edie Sedgwick, Joe Simon, Jamie Warhola, Kim Evans
• Director: Kim Evans
• Runtime: 1:16
• Company: Imagine Entertainment
• Media Format: Movie