Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Overview

Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at both his life and his influence on pop culture. The film provides details about Warhol's upbringing in Pittsburgh and follows his move to New York City, where he found massive success turning pop imagery into art and eventually founded "The Factory," his famed studio and party venue. Among the many notables interviewed are Dennis Hopper, David Hockney, and Roy Lichtenstein.

Directed by Chuck Workman

Top cast

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Edie Sedgwick

Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Gerard Malanga

Self

Paul Morrissey

Self (archive footage)

Jonas Mekas

Self

Viva

Self

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)

Nico

John Cale

Stephen Bruce

Self

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Joan Agajanian Quinn

Self

Bob Colacello

Self

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Irving Blum

Self

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self (archive footage)

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Leo Castelli

Self

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John Coplans

Self

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Ron Feldman

Self

Henry Geldzahler

Self

Dennis Hopper

Self

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