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I Shot Andy Warhol (Original title)
Date: 29 November 1996 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Mary Harron

Synopsis: Tells the story of radical feminist and fringe Warhol figure, Valerie Solanas, who shot and seriously wounded the artist in 1968. Portrays her efforts to become a member of Warhol's Factory, but failing to fit in.

Genre:
Drama
Credits (71)
Production Company: Playhouse International Pictures, Production Company: Goldwyn Films International, Production Company: BBC Arena, Playhouse International Pictures: Lindsay Law, Playhouse International Pictures: Sandra Schulberg, Playhouse International Pictures: Lynn Holst, Playhouse International Pictures: Barbara Ludlum, Playhouse International Pictures: Timothy W. Brennan, Playhouse International Pictures: J. Michael Stremel, Playhouse International Pictures: Regina Porter, Playhouse International Pictures: Matthew T. Gannon, Playhouse International Pictures: Julie Hymen, Sarah Hopkins, Executive Producer for BBC Arena: Anthony Wall, Producer: Tom Kalin, Producer: Christine Vachon, Production Office Co-ordinator: Eva Kolodner, Location Manager: Thomas J. Whelan, Post Production Co-ordinator: Pamela Koffler, 2nd Unit Director: Dan Minahan, Assistant Director (1st): Jeffrey Lazar, Assistant Director (2nd): Jody Solomon, Assistant Director (3rd): John M. Tyson, Script Supervisor: Sheila G. Waldron, Casting: Smith & Barden Hopkins, Casting (Associate): Jennifer McNamara, Screenplay: Daniel Minahan, Screenplay: Mary Harron, Director of Photography: Ellen Kuras, Special Photography: Joyce George, Special Photography: Nan Goldin, Christopher Makos, Additional Photography: Russell Fine, Additional Photography: Toshiaki Ozawa, 2nd Camera Operator: Stephen Kazmierski, Editor: Keith L. Reamer, Editor (Associate): Merril Stern, Production Designer: Thérèse Deprez, Set Decorator: Diane Lederman, Art Co-ordinator: John Bruce, Costume Designer: David Robinson, Costumer: Dain Kalas, Wardrobe Supervisor: Wendy Van Dyke, Wardrobe (Additional): Barbara Presar, Make-up Artist: Judy Chin, Make-up/Hair (Additional): Jane DiPersio, Make-up/Hair (Additional): Marjorie Durand, Make-up/Hair (Additional): Marisabel Roman, Make-up/Hair (Additional): Angela Johnson, Sariye Kozan, Special Effects Make-up: Rob Benevides, Hair Designer: Edward St. George, Opticals: The Effects House, Title Design: N.Y. Bureau, Original Score: John Cale, Music Supervisor: Randall Poster, Music Editor: James Flatto, [Score] Recordist: Martin Brass, Score Arranger: Dave Soldier, Sound Mixer: Robert Larrea, Supervising Sound Editor: Harry Peck Bolles, Sound Editor: Kevin Lee, Re-recording Mixer: David Novack, Mix Supervisor: Brunilda Torres, ADR (Editor): Harriet Fidlow, ADR (Mixer): David Novack, Foley (Mixer): Mark De Simone, Foley (Artist): Ron Kalish, Creative Advisor: Billy Name, Dance Consultant: Pat Catterson
Cast (57)
Lili Taylor (Valerie Solanas), Jared Harris (Andy Warhol), Stephen Dorff (Candy Darling), Martha Plimpton (Stevie), Danny Morgentstern (Jeremiah Newton), Lothaire Bluteau (Maurice Girodias), Michael Imperioli (Ondine), Reg Rogers (Paul Morrissey), Coco McPherson (Brigid Berlin [Polk]), Donovan Leitch (Gerard Malanga), Tahnee Welch (Viva), Craig Chester (Fred Hughes), James Lyons (Billy Name), Anna Thomson (Iris), Jamie Harrold (Jackie Curtis), Myriam Cyr (Ultra Violet), Bill Sage (Tom Baker), Lorraine Farris (Susan), Victor Browne (Danny), Billy Erb (Rotten Rita), Jill Hennessy (Laura), Kevin Rendon (amphetamine head), Caroline Benezet-Brown (Isabelle De Courcy), Anh Duong (Comtesse De Courcy), Massimo Audiello (Mario Amaya), Christina Mckay (Warhol Superstar 1), Eugenie Vincent (Warhol Superstar 2), Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, James McNew, Tara Key (the party band), Mark Margolis (Louis Solanas), Waitress (Dawn Didawick), Faith Geer (Mrs Warhola), Jeff Webster (Assistant D.A. Lanklar), Lola Pashalinski (psychiatrist), Henry Cabot Beck (reporter 1), Christopher Cook (reporter 2), Edoardo Ballerini (editor of school paper), Gabriel Mick (clean cut boy), Mariah Quinn (Jean), Fenton Lawless (john who likes golf shoes), Laura Ekstrand (Marilyn), Michelle Hurst (Nedick's manager), Michael Stumm (Chelsea manager), Justin Theroux (Mark the revolutionary), Eric Mabius (revolutionary 2), Peter Friedman (Alan Burke), Isabel Gillies (Alison), Davis Hall (Alan Burke Show director), Paco Juanas (Flamenco guitarist), Steve Itkin (police chief on TV), Bill Lin (passerby man), Debbon Ayer (passerby girl), Anna Grace (passerby girl 2), Daniel Haughey (the pornographer), Lynn Cohen (hotel concierge)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (21)
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v36 n2 Summer 2008  Pages: 102-111
Title: Off-Hollywood Lives: Irony and Its Discontents in the...Author: LUPO, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Contemporary Biopic". Part of a special issue on biopics, this article examines how I SHOT ANDY WARHOL, ED WOOD, MAN ON THE MOON and AMERICAN SPLENDOR all have an ironic approach to screen biography.

In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006  Page: 26
Title: Take one action: Lili TaylorAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Actress Lili Taylor briefly recalls anecdotes related to MYSTIC PIZZA, SAY ANYTHING, SHORT CUTS, and I SHOT ANDY WARH OL.

In: Empire n206 August 2006  Page: 138
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: I Shot Andy WarholAuthor: FRASER, Rob Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n100 October 1997  Page: 210
Title: Video to rentAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Sight and Sound v7 n7 July 1997  Page: 58
Title: Video choiceAuthor: TUNNEY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Film Ireland n57 Feb/Mar 1997  Pages: 38-39
Title: [Film Ireland - n57 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Author: TRAYNOR, Des Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews I SHOT ANDY WARHOL and NICO ICON.

In: Femme Flicke n6 [1997]  Page: 22
Title: Film reviewsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996  Page: 126
Title: Home GuideArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note

In: Legend n21 Summer 1996  Page: 43
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 29 Jan 1996  Page: 60,67
Title: [Variety - 29 Jan 1996: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Filmmaker v4 n2 Winter 1996  Page: 44
Title: Shooting starAuthor: HUGHES-FREELAND, Tessa Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Lili Taylor talks about what drew her to make GIRLSTOWN and I SHOT ANDY WARHOL.

In: Premiere v4 n11 December 1996  Page: 82,83
Title: Q&A: Jared HarrisAuthor: BREALEY, Louise Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Jared Harris about I SHOT ANDY WARHOL

In: Filmmaker v4 n3 Spring 1996  Pages: 43-45,57-59
Title: Factory outletAuthor: TROCHE, Rose Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Mary Harron talks about researching for and shooting her documentary I SHOT ANDY WARHOL. Includes production diary by producer Christine Vachon.

In: Screen International n1045 16 Feb 1996  Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v77 n4 April 1996  Pages: 74-97
Title: Sundance '96: of cel phones and celluloidAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: A festival report including a list of award winners and reviews of some of the entries, including Mary Harron's I SHOT ANDY WARHOL.

In: Sight and Sound v6 n12 December 1996  Pages: 48-49
Title: reviewsAuthor: WHITE, Rob Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n90 December 1996  Page: 22
Title: Front desk clips: talent scout Mary HarronAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Mary Harron who talks about her attraction to making a film about Valerie Solanas who shot Andy Warhol in the 1960s.

In: Interview n4 April 1996  Pages: 120-121,126
Title: Crazy about AndyAuthor: POWELL, Alison Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mary Harron about I SHOT ANDY WARHOL and her views on the factory scene in general.

In: Films in Review v47 n9/10 Sep/Oct 1996  Page: 60
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: PAWELCZAK, Andy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Variety 1 May 1995  Page: 24
Title: U.S. FilmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1017 21 Jul 1995  Page: 16
Title: production UKArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
Title: ReFocus: the films of Mary Harron
Author: Barrett, Kyle  Pages: xi, 176 pages

Title: Shooting to kill: how an independent producer blasts through the barriers to make movies that matter
Author: VACHON, Christine  Pages: 335p.

Title: I shot Andy Warhol
Author: HARRON, Mary  Pages: v-xxxi. 190p.
Description: Includes Valerie Solanas's SCUM Manifesto