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Krush Groove (1985)

 -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -  25 October 1985 (USA)
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In this movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, up-and-coming manager Russell Walker has all the hottest acts on the record label Krush Groove records, including Run-D.M.C., Dr... See full summary »

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Himself (Run-D.M.C)
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Himself (Run-D.M.C.) (as Daryll McDaniels)
Jason Mizell ...
Himself (Run-D.M.C.)
Mark Morales ...
Himself (Fat Boys)
Damon Wimbley ...
Himself (Fat Boys)
Darren Robinson ...
Himself (Fat Boys) (as Darren 'Buffy' Robinson)
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Ricky Bell ...
Himself (New Edition)
Michael Lamone Bivins ...
Himself (New Edition) (as Michael Bivins)
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Himself (New Edition) (as New Edition)
Ronald De Voe ...
Himself (New Edition) (as New Edition)
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Himself (New Edition) (as Ralph Tresvant)
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In this movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, up-and-coming manager Russell Walker has all the hottest acts on the record label Krush Groove records, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow, while Rick (Rubin) produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer Sheila E. Written by Anonymous

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It's chillin'! See more »

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Comedy | Drama | Music

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25 October 1985 (USA)  »

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Rap Attack  »

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$3,000,000 (estimated)
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The film is a fictionalized account of the early days of Def Jam Recordings and Rush Management. Rick Rubin and almost all of the musical acts played themselves in the movie. Russell Walker, the character played by Blair Underwood, was based on Russell Simmons, who appeared in the film as the club owner who said, "Let's get these kids on stage," just before the infamous Run's House scene. See more »

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LL Cool J appears as himself in a scene halfway through the film where he auditions for Rick and the other Krush Groove management team. In that scene, it is presumed that LL Cool J is an unknown. However, near the beginning of the film, when Sheila E. is performing "A Love Bizarre" in a club, the name "LL Kool J" (sic) can be seen written on the chalkboard behind her on stage. The chalkboard is still seen during other performances before LL Cool J makes his appearance. See more »

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The charcter of Russel Walker was based on the life of Russel Simmons. See more »

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"You're Blind"
Performed by Run-D.M.C. (as Run-DMC)
Written by Lawrence Smith (as L. Smith), T. Rome, Russell Simmons (as R. Simmons),
Darryl McDaniels (as D. McDaniels)
Available exclusively Profile Records
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For fans of '80s rap only
17 October 2002 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

"Krush Groove" features some great performances by Run DMC (including their classic "King of Rock"), the Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, the Beastie Boys, New Edition, and a very young LL Cool J. Unfortunately, without any real plot or characterization, that's all the film really has. If you like hip-hop circa 1985, "Krush Groove" is worth watching; it you don't, then skip it.


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