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Rooftops (1989)

R 98 min  -  Drama  -   17 March 1989 (USA)
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T, as most of his friends, lives in a self-constructed 'house', built on top of an old building in the city... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Wise

Writers:

Allan A. Goldstein (story), Tony Mark (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jason Gedrick, Troy Byer Bailey and Eddie Velez
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Gedrick ...
T
Troy Byer Bailey ...
Elana (as Troy Beyer)
Eddie Velez ...
Lobo
Tisha Campbell-Martin ...
Amber (as Tisha Campbell)
Alexis Cruz ...
Squeak
Allen Payne ...
Kadim
Steve Love Steve Love ...
Jackie-Sky
Rafael Báez Rafael Báez ...
Raphael
Jaime Tirelli ...
Officer Rivera
Luis Guzmán ...
Martinez
Millie Tirelli Millie Tirelli ...
Squeak's Mom
Robert LaSardo ...
Blade
Jay Boryea Jay Boryea ...
Willie (as Jay M. Boryea)
Rockets Redglare Rockets Redglare ...
Carlos
Edouard DeSoto ...
Angelo
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Storyline

T, as most of his friends, lives in a self-constructed 'house', built on top of an old building in the city. Their one passion is 'combat'. Combat is a dance/streetfight during which the contestants try to push each other out of the arena, while not allowed to actually touch each other. When drugdealers move into the neighbourhood and kill T's best friend he embarks on a mission to eradicate the drug-presence in the neigbourhood. His friends are reluctant to help though, knowing what happened to T's friend when he crossed them. Written by Joop Carels <zombie@il.fontys.nl>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mild Violence | Dancing | Hand To Hand Combat | Gangster | New York  | See more »

Taglines:

It's their world. Above the world. Exploding with music, passion, romance -- and danger. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Årgang 89 See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,111,263 (USA) (19 March 1989) (1044 Screens)

Gross:

$2,043,889 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Koch Company, Mark/Jett Productions, New Visions Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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This is the final theatrical film directed by Robert Wise. See more »

Soundtracks

"Meltdown"
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