Lupe (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Lupe is a drama film directed by Andy Warhol, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Andy Warhol’s film Lupe (1966) restages the mythic account of one celebrity’s suicide as a strategic ploy to envision another’s. Lupe is known to be Warhol’s take on Kenneth Anger’s own fabricated account of Lupe Vélez’s (also known as Hollywood’s ‘Mexican Spitfire’) suicide; Edie Sedgwick is cast as Vélez living out her last morning, evening and final dramatic exit. (berlinfilmjournal.com)
Who’s in it. Lupe stars Billy Name and Edie Sedgwick as Lupe Velez.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lupe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lupe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lupe (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lupe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lupe?
- Lupe stars Billy Name and Edie Sedgwick.
- When was Lupe released?
- Lupe was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.