Krush Groove (1985)
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79% of users liked it
(4,625 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… 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
- Directed By
- Michael Schultz
- Written By
- Ralph Farquhar
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1985 Wide
- 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 Underwood
as Russell Walker
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Joseph Simmons
as Run
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Sheila E.
as Herself
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Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales
as himself
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Damon Wimbley
as Fat Boy Kool Rock Ski
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Darren "The Human Beat Box" Robinson
as Fat Boy
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Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels
as DMC
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Jason Mizell
as Jam Master Jay
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Kurtis Blow
as Himself
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Richard Gant
as Jay B.
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Lisa Gay Hamilton
as Aisha
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Daniel Simmons
as Rev. Walker
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Rick Rubin
as Rick
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Sal Abbatiello
as Sal
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Charles Stettler
as Terri Beiker
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LL Cool J
as Himself
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Ronald DeVoe
as New Edition
- Fat Boys
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Adam Horowitz
as Beastie Boy
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John A. MacKay
as Dean
- Run DMC
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Donnie Simpson
as Contest MC
- Eron Tabor
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Ralph E. Tresvant
as New Edition
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Julian Jackson
as Man in Bar
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Adam Yauch
as Beastie Boy
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B-Fine
as Enforcer No. 1
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Ricky Bell
as New Edition
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Michael Bivens
as New Edition
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Chad Elliot
as Chad
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Jeffrey Fludd
as Hollis Crew
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Sweet G.
as Fever D.J.
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Galaxy Craze
as Himself
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Douglas Hayes
as Hollis Crew
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Danny Hayton
as Hollis Crew
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Mr. Hyde
as Himself
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Dr. Jeckyll
as Himself
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Michael Herz & Llyod Kaufman
as Loan Officer
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Mr. Magic
as Himself
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Ernest Mobily
as Hollis Crew
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Haoui Montaug
as Danceteria D.J.
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Karen Moss
as Karen
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Nayobe
as Himself
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Benny Rietveld
as Sheila's Friend
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Elaine Shapiro
as Mrs. Ekhardt
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Russell Simmons
as Crocket
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Heidi Smith
as Carmen
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Leon Stephenson
as Scar
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Raymond White
as Hollis Crew
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Sandra J. Wright
as Kurtis Blow's Girl
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Sunshine Wright
as Kurtis Blow's Girl
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Bobby Brown
as New Edition
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Michael Lewis
as Mandingo
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Karl Schroeder
as Car Wash Boss
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Terry Tempest Williams
as Hollis Crew
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Paul Anthony
as Enforcer No. 2
- Darryl McDaniels
- Mark Morales
- Jam Master Jay
- Darren Robinson
