I Shot Andy Warhol | |
---|---|
![]() Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Mary Harron |
Screenplay by |
|
Based on | The Letters and Diaries of Candy Darling, 1992 by Jeremiah Newton |
Produced by | |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Ellen Kuras |
Edited by | Keith Reamer |
Music by | John Cale |
Production companies |
|
Distributed by |
|
Release dates |
|
Running time | 103 minutes |
Countries |
|
Language | English |
Box office | $1.9 million[4] |
I Shot Andy Warhol is a 1996 biographical drama film about Valerie Solanas' life and her relationship with Andy Warhol.[5] 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[6] despite protests from former band member Lou Reed.[7] Yo La Tengo plays an anonymous band that is somewhat reminiscent of the group.[8]
The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.[9] To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Teddy Awards, the film was selected to be shown at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2016.[10]