Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
British Broadcasting Corporation, Killer Films
Awards
Sundance Special Jury Prize for Acting
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Mary Harron, Daniel Minahan
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Independent Spirit Awards 1997 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1997 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1996 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 1996 generic
Titles
| Original title | I Shot Andy Warhol | English |
| Alternate title | J'ai tué Andy Warhol |
Soundtracks
| CD | I Shot Andy Warhol - Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture (1996) | 9 releases, 1996: Atlantic, EastWest Japan, TAG Recordings |
| Cassette | I Shot Andy Warhol - Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture (1996) | 4 releases, 1996: EastWest, TAG Recordings |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Mary Harron |
| Screenplay | Mary Harron, Daniel Minahan |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
