Krush Groove (1985)
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80% of users liked it
(4,484 ratings)
In-between rappin' numbers by groups like Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, an almost unnoticeable plot unfolds as manager Russell (Blair Underwood) desperately looks for funding to press more records for Run-DMC's first hit. This gets him into deep water when he borrows from the wrong man and then is left… More In-between rappin' numbers by groups like Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, an almost unnoticeable plot unfolds as manager Russell (Blair Underwood) desperately looks for funding to press more records for Run-DMC's first hit. This gets him into deep water when he borrows from the wrong man and then is left behind after his performers hit the charts and are off on a better life. But all is not lost, after more rap and rock by everyone, the clan returns with salvation at hand. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 36 min.
- Directed By
- Michael Schultz
- Written By
- Ralph Farquhar
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1985 Wide
- On DVD
- Jan 14, 2003
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Luke Y. Thompson, LYTRules.com
Made in the mid-80s as a cash-in on the hip-hop explosion, the movie plays better now than it did then
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
Worth seeing for the music.
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Cast
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Blair Underwoodas Russell Walker -
Joseph Simmonsas Run -
Sheila E.as Herself
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Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Moralesas himself -
Damon Wimbleyas Fat Boy Kool Rock Ski -
Darren "The Human Beat Box" Robinsonas Fat Boy
