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Lou Reed

Date of birth: 1942-03-02

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Lewis Allan Reed

Lou Reed

Biography

Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.

Movie Credits

Rock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980
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Rock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980

1980-06-14

David Bowie: An Earthling at 50
0

David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

1997-01-01

Interview with David Bowie, in an original format of non-linear edition, cut-and-paste style.

Blue in the Face
3.3

Blue in the Face

1995-09-15

A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
4

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009-11-29

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what h

Palermo Shooting
3.1

Palermo Shooting

2008-11-20

After the wild lifestyle of a famous young German photographer almost gets him killed, he goes to Pa

WBCN and the American Revolution
2.5

WBCN and the American Revolution

2019-04-18

The amazing untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM set against the profound s

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
4.3

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

1988-02-29

A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

Get Crazy
3.1

Get Crazy

1983-08-05

Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max

Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
3.5

Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

2010-01-01

Brilliant Moon chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master Khyentse Rinpoche, one

A Not So Silent Night
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A Not So Silent Night

2008-12-24

Recorded in 2008, direct from the Knitting Factory stage in downtown Manhattan. This The McGarrigle

Lou Reed: Live in Barcelona
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Lou Reed: Live in Barcelona

1984-12-10

Lou Reed and band (featuring guitar legend, Robert Quine) filmed in concert at Palacio de Municipal,

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer
3.3

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001-12-03

In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of th

David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust
3.6

David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust

2012-06-22

BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in

Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
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Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape

2016-03-13

A mental journey - historical, political, musical and metaphysical - in contemporary times, from the

Whips
0

Whips

1964-05-11

Whips was one of the films mentioned in a half page ad in the April 7, 1966 issue of the Village Voi

Permanent Record
3.2

Permanent Record

1988-04-22

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very succ

Lou Reed's Berlin
3.4

Lou Reed's Berlin

2007-09-04

Lou Reed recorded the album Berlin in 1973. It was a commercial failure. Over the next 33 years, he

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
2.5

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

1987-01-01

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
0

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

1994-01-25

Filmmaker Larry Weinstein stages a wide range of performances in tribute to the compositions of Kurt

Velvet Underground: Under Review
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Velvet Underground: Under Review

2006-04-25

Velvet Underground Under Review is a 75 minute film reviewing the music and career of one of rock mu

Lou Reed - Magic & Loss
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Lou Reed - Magic & Loss

1992-08-10

Lou Reed's melancholy album played live on stage. A phenomenal live performance by Reed, Rathke, Was

Lou Reed Live at Montreux 2000
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Lou Reed Live at Montreux 2000

2005-10-31

Live at Montreux 2000 is a concert DVD by Lou Reed, released in 2005 by Eagle Vision. It was recorde

Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)
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Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)

1966-01-01

Lou Reed, posed in profile wearing dark glasses, slowly eats an apple, chewing carefully between bit

Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)
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Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)

1966-01-01

A second Hershey Lou Reed screen test.

Lulu on the Bridge
3

Lulu on the Bridge

1998-09-06

This film is about a famous jazz saxophonist, Izzy, whose life is forever changed after he is accide

Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey
3.3

Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey

1992-07-14

Lou Reed was wise to chronicle a concert by his early-'80s band, featuring lead guitarist Robert Qui

David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
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David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session

2001-01-01

David Sanborn Band : David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Gilmore, Gene Lake, Don Ali

One World, One Voice
0

One World, One Voice

1990-12-09

An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Ke

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
3.8

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993-03-02

On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden i

Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000
4.5

Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000

2014-02-08

Transformer was universally praised for its well-constructed anatomy of a touchstone album. Now expa

An Introduction to Harmolodics
0

An Introduction to Harmolodics

1995-12-01

Ornette Coleman is always asked, “what is Harmolodics?” Harmolodics is the term he coined to describ

Final Weapon
0

Final Weapon

A martial arts film set to the music of Lou Reed

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
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Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

1993-12-01

Spotlights the Velvet Underground's 1993 reunion tour of Europe, interspersing footage of the band's

The Making of Sun City
4.5

The Making of Sun City

1985-01-23

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

Moonage Daydream
3.8

Moonage Daydream

2022-09-15

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
3.8

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster

Lou Reed - Remembered
3.3

Lou Reed - Remembered

2013-12-14

Film tribute to Lou Reed, who died in October, which looks at the extraordinarily transgressive life

How the Ladies Pay (Lou Reed)
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How the Ladies Pay (Lou Reed)

1977-08-01

Unusual interview on the occasion of Lou Reed's concert in Vienna . Highly personal, funny and rambl

Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain
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Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain

2004-01-01

Edgy singer-songwriter Lou Reed performs a classic set in this 2004 concert held at the Benicàssim F

Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004
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Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004

2008-09-04

Lou Reed — once the androgynous rock poet of the Velvet Underground, then a godfather of punk, now a

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
0

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side

2006-04-27

1. Introduction 2. Sweet Jane 3. Why Do You Talk 4. Rock'n' Roll 5 . Venus In Furs 6. Kil

Lou Reed: Live
0

Lou Reed: Live

2007-01-10

The Bottom Line in New York City 1983 1. Sweet Jane / 4:07 2. I'm Waiting For The Man / 4:03 3.

Faraway, So Close!
3.5

Faraway, So Close!

1993-09-01

Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitar

The Velvet Underground in Boston
0

The Velvet Underground in Boston

1967-02-15

This newly unearthed film, which Warhol shot during a concert at the Boston Tea Party, features a va

Exploding Plastic Inevitable
3.1

Exploding Plastic Inevitable

1967-01-01

Exploding Plastic Inevitable was a series of multimedia events organised by Andy Warhol between 1966

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2.9

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

2009-11-26

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard.

The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
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The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

1972-01-29

Recorded on French TV, the concert marked the first time since the breakup of The Velvet Underground

Venus in Furs
3

Venus in Furs

1966-12-15

Where a nun and a nurse go to hell because of their sinful life in St. Vincent's Hospital.

One Trick Pony
2.7

One Trick Pony

1980-10-03

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and

Heart of a Dog
3.3

Heart of a Dog

2015-10-21

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her

Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle
3.4

Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle

2010-10-18

The Sacred Triangle enlightens us on how one of the most influential pop stars of the previous centu

David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration
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David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration

1997-01-09

TV Special live at Madison Square Garden on January 9, 1997 in celebration of David Bowie's 50th bir

Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2.9

Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds

2010-08-22

With Maltazard now seven feet tall and Arthur still two inches small, our hero must find a way to gr

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
2.5

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side

2005-01-01

Written 30 years earlier, Lou Reed’s hymn celebrates five flamboyant characters, each one a fragile

Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%
3.4

Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%

2015-01-01

This film documents the breadth and depth of Occupy Wall Street and how it quickly grew from a small

The Velvet Underground Rehearses
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The Velvet Underground Rehearses

1966-01-01

A film of the Velvet Underground performing only discovered in recent years directed by Danny Willia

365 Day Project
5

365 Day Project

2007-12-31

This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calenda

Anton Corbijn Inside Out
2.8

Anton Corbijn Inside Out

2012-03-22

An intimate portrait of Anton Corbijn as he travels the world as a photographer, film maker and vide

Beautiful Darling
3

Beautiful Darling

2010-04-02

James Rasin's documentary “Beautiful Darling” honors American Transgender actress and best-known War

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
0

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music

2007-02-01

The Old, Weird America tracks the history of the Anthology of American Folk Music from its initial c

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story
4.1

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story

2017-05-09

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a documentary about the life and work of Michael "Mick" Ronso

Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974
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Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974

2011-04-01

Live Performances 1972 and 1974 is the first live recording from Lou Reed's Sally Can't Dance tour t

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
0

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

1994-12-16

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a

Jimi Hendrix
3.9

Jimi Hendrix

1973-06-14

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guit

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
3.5

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

1998-04-29

An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with

13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests
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13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests

2009-04-07

Between 1964 and 1966, Andy Warhol shot nearly 500 Screen Tests, beautiful and revealing portraits o

The Making of an Underground Film
3

The Making of an Underground Film

1965-09-06

CBS bit on Piero Heliczer shooting his film 'Venus in Furs' (they mistakenly call it 'Dirt'). Releas

A Night with Lou Reed
3

A Night with Lou Reed

1983-09-27

A Lou Reed concert at the Bottom Line in New York City, 1983. Tracklist: Sweet Jane, I'm Waiting For

Andy Warhol Screen Tests
4

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

1965-11-28

The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects were

Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)
3

Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)

1966-01-01

Andy directs Lou Reed drinking a Coke.

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
3.4

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

1966-02-08

The film depicts a rehearsal of The Velvet Underground including Nico, and is essentially one long l

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
3.4

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

1990-01-17

Songs for Drella is a concept album by Lou Reed and John Cale, both formerly of The Velvet Undergrou

Red Shirley
0

Red Shirley

2010-04-20

Lou Reed interviews his cousin, Shirley Novick (Shulamit Rabinowitz), on the eve of her 100th birthd

Lou Reed - Lowest Form of Life
2.5

Lou Reed - Lowest Form of Life

2009-01-01

The fascinating story behind a catastrophic interview with the rock legend Lou Reed. Recorded in a h

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
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Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

2006-11-01

Velvet Underground's first public appearance.

Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran
4

Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran

2000-08-28

Documentary charting the rise and fall of the pop group synonymous with 1980s glamour. Hits featured

Moe Gets Tied Up
3

Moe Gets Tied Up

1966-08-01

Or "Moe in Bondage" - The "Moe" of the title is the Velvet Underground's drummer, Maureen Tucker, wh

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
0

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

1966-08-01

Documents each member of The Velvet Underground having their cards read at a big apartment party. Th

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
1.5

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

1966-01-14

The Velvet Underground's first public appearance, filmed in Super 8 at a Psychiatrist's Convention,

Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties
0

Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties

1989-01-01

Documentary on Andy Warhol's cinema of the sixties, made for Channel 4 in association with The Facto

Homeland: The Story of the Lark
0

Homeland: The Story of the Lark

2010-06-22

A distilled, up-to-the-minute portrait of our agitated nation, its politics, its economics, its delu

Bye Bye Kipling
0

Bye Bye Kipling

1986-01-01

This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with

Prozac Nation
3.1

Prozac Nation

2001-09-08

When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chan

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
4

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

1993-10-10

Seminal experimental rock band The Velvet Underground, who initially disbanded in 1970, perform a se

Danny Says
3.5

Danny Says

2015-03-18

DANNY SAYS is a documentary unveiling the amazing journey of Danny Fields. Fields has played a pivot

Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar
0

Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar

2016-04-14

Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet (Isabelle Colin Dufresne) and Lower East Side Icon Taylor Mead (Poet/A

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
0

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture

2001-01-27

Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century (who also coined the immortal c

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
0

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

1998-12-18

Follows John Cale, a Welsh musician and producer, who founded the legendary 60s and 70s NY rock band

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
3.6

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

1990-07-18

Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at

Salvador Dalí
0.5

Salvador Dalí

1966-01-01

Salvador Dalí is a 35-minute film directed by Andy Warhol. The film features surrealist artist Salva

Screen Test: Lou Reed
0

Screen Test: Lou Reed

1966-10-05

Screen Test of Lou Reed.

The Plastic People of the Universe
0

The Plastic People of the Universe

2001-03-01

Meet The Plastic People of the Universe, the avant-garde, jazz-rock, Sun Ra meets Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground
3.4

The Velvet Underground

2021-10-15

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directe

Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory
1.8

Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory

2008-01-01

Takes an in-depth look at the lives and times of the people who hung out with Andy Warhol and "worke

Decade
3.5

Decade

1989-12-09

Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David B

Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle
0

Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle

1993-01-01

American Documentary: A documentary celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motorcy

The Harry Smith Project Live
0

The Harry Smith Project Live

2006-11-07

Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the eccent

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
3.7

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

1968-03-01

Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s Ne

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
3.3

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

1990-06-01

Jonas Mekas’s intimate diary film spans 1963 to 1990, capturing Andy Warhol alongside friends and co

Rock & Rule
3

Rock & Rule

1983-04-15

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a dem

Lou Reed Live at Capitol Theatre
0

Lou Reed Live at Capitol Theatre

1984-09-25

Recorded Live in 1984 at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey 0:00:00 – Sweet Jane 0:04:05 – I’m W

New York Rock at the BBC
3.3

New York Rock at the BBC

2008-06-24

Celebrating the cream of the New York rock scene, including classic performances from the Ramones, N

An Evening with Lou Reed & Metallica - Live at Rockpalast
0

An Evening with Lou Reed & Metallica - Live at Rockpalast

2011-11-11

Songs from the record "Lulu," and interviews with Lou Reed and Metallica

Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974
4

Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974

1974-05-22

Once Lou moved on from the twin-barrel assault of Hunter/Wagner, he picked up the remnants of superg

Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
3.5

Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock

2017-07-21

A reckless joyride into the darkest corners of popular music that delves deep into the mind of Mick

Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music
0

Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music

2007-09-04

German avant-garde ensemble Zeitkratzer perform their transcription of Lou Reed's landmark double-LP

The Velvet Underground: Loaded
0

The Velvet Underground: Loaded

1970-01-01

Classic Album Expanded as a 6-Disc Set w/ Stereo, Mono and Surround Mixes, Rarities, & Live Recordin

The Making of Rock & Rule
4

The Making of Rock & Rule

1983-01-01

Documentary on the making of the cult classic Nelvana animated film, "Rock & Rule." Featuring interv

Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)
0

Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)

1966-01-01

Begins with a close-up of Lou Reed’s eye; the camera then zooms out to a slightly broader view of hi

Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)
0

Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)

1966-01-01

Lou Reed faces the camera, posing with a large, partially unwrapped Hershey chocolate bar held up ne

Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed
0

Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed

1966-01-01

A close-up of Lou Reed’s mouth, as he takes nine drags on a cigarette, smiles a couple of times, lic

The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground
0

The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground

1986-04-25

Season 9 episode 23 of The South Bank Show, highlighing the velvet underground

Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998
0

Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998

1998-12-31

Patti Smith improvises an unfinished song, called "God Running". Part of the cycle of The First 40.

Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
0

Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks

1970-01-01

This compilation of Gerard Malanga's short films consists of a collection of extremely rare footage

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
0

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

2005-11-25

Icon of pop art, Andy Warhol has marked the 20th century. This film pays tribute to him with the exc

A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
2.5

A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol

2015-08-25

Stephen Smith sets out to discover the real Andy Warhol - in the hour-by-hour detail of his daily li

Nico Icon
3.8

Nico Icon

1995-09-08

A look into the many lives of Christa Päffgen, otherwise known as Nico; from cutie German mädchen to