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I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)
Director: Mary Harron
Cast: Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton, Lothaire Bluteau
Runtime103 min
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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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Fans of director Mary Harron's provocative style will appreciate this 1996 drama based on the true story of Valerie Solanas, a 1960s radical who shot Andy Warhol. Lili Taylor's powerful performance as Solanas brings depth and nuance to this complex, disturbing character and the film's examination of counterculture, gender, and artistic obsession.
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I Shot Andy Warhol is a 1996 biographical drama film about Valerie Solanas' life and her relationship with Andy Warhol. The film marked the feature film directorial debut of the Canadian director Mary Harron. The film stars Lili Taylor as Valerie, Jared Harris as Andy Warhol, and Martha Plimpton as Valerie's friend Stevie. Stephen Dorff plays Warhol superstar Candy Darling. John Cale of the Velvet Underground wrote the film's score despite protests from former band member Lou Reed. Yo La Tengo plays an anonymous band that is somewhat reminiscent of the group.
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