I Shot Andy Warhol

"You only get one shot at fame."

May 1 1996 R 1h 43m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

Based on the true story of Valerie Solanas who was a 60s 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.

Written by

Jeremiah Newton, Diane Tucker, Mary Harron

Directed by

Mary Harron

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

BBC Arena, Samuel Goldwyn Company, Playhouse International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
7,271
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA