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  • 1996
  • R
  • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  • 1 h 43 m
  • 1996
  • R
  • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  • 1 h 43 m

Summary In 1968, mad, radical-feminist genius Valerie Solanas shot pop-art icon Andy Warhol, seriously wounding him. This film traces her bizarre life leading to that moment, including the writing of her "SCUM Manifesto," which decrees males biologically obsolete. [MGM]

Directed By: Mary Harron

Written By: Jeremiah Newton, Diane Tucker, Daniel Minahan, Mary Harron

  • 1996
  • R
  • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  • 1 h 43 m
  • 1996
  • R
  • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  • 1 h 43 m

I Shot Andy Warhol

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
75
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
6.0
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Summary In 1968, mad, radical-feminist genius Valerie Solanas shot pop-art icon Andy Warhol, seriously wounding him. This film traces her bizarre life leading to that moment, including the writing of her "SCUM Manifesto," which decrees males biologically obsolete. [MGM]

Directed By: Mary Harron

Written By: Jeremiah Newton, Diane Tucker, Daniel Minahan, Mary Harron

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
75
75% Positive
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
75
75% Positive
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review

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100
As riveting as its title.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
90
It's dazzling and serious, with flurries of impulse playing around a persistent core of madness. [6 May 1996, p. 24]
By Stanley Kauffmann FULL REVIEW
88
A cool and clinical reportorial remembrance whose very title reminds us who Solanas was. [3 May 1996, p. 10D]
By Mike Clark FULL REVIEW
80
The film's greatest directorial success is in finding a thoroughly entertaining way of inviting the audience to share Valerie's point of view.
By Janet Maslin FULL REVIEW
75
This is a film of powerful ideas, impressive set design, and compelling performances.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
60
The movie is fairly entertaining; it's too bad the guest of honor is such a drag.
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30
Obstreperous, male-bashing pain in the patoot.
By Rita Kempley FULL REVIEW

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Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
6.0
63% Positive
5 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
13% Negative
1 Rating

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
6.0
63% Positive
5 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
13% Negative
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Production Company Playhouse International Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, BBC Arena, Killer Films
Release Date May 1, 1996
Duration 1 h 43 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline You only get one shot at fame.
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Awards

Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Stockholm Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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