Breakin' (1984)

A struggling young jazz dancer meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.

Director:

Joel Silberg

Writers:

Charles Parker (story), Allen DeBevoise (story)

Stars:

Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lucinda Dickey	...	Kelly / Special K
Adolfo Quinones	...	Ozone / Orlando (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)
Michael Chambers	...	Turbo / Tony (as Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers)
Ben Lokey	...	Franco
Christopher McDonald	...	James
Phineas Newborn III	...	Adam
Bruno Falcon	...	Electro Rock 1 (as Bruno 'Pop N' Taco' Falcon)
Timothy Solomon	...	Electro Rock 2 (as Timothy 'Poppin' Pete' Solomon)
Ana Sánchez	...	Electro Rock 3 (as Ana 'Lollipop' Sanchez)
Ice-T	...	Rap Talker (as Ice T)
Peter Bromilow	...	Judge
Eleanor Zee	...	Judge
Scott Cooper	...	Judge
Eb Lottimer	...	Judge's Assistant
Teresa Kelly	...	Vicky (as T.C. Laughlin)

Storyline

A struggling young jazz dancer meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.

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Plot Keywords:

breakdancing | spandex | street dancing | blaxploitation | rap music | 

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Taglines:

the dance explosion of the 80s

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Adolfo Quinones compared his and Michael Chambers' roles to Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

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Goofs

When James and Adam are watching Kelly, Turbo and Ozone dancing at the Radio-Tron, you can hear "Right on!" But neither Adam nor James lips move.

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Quotes

Turbo: You owe me seven dollars man.
Franco: For what?
Turbo: For teaching you how to dance sucker.

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Connections

References West Side Story (1961)

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Soundtracks

Heart of the Beat
Written by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight
Performed by 3V
Produced by Dan Hartman
Remix by Jellybean Benítez (as John "Jellybean" Benitez)

User Reviews

bringing back the memories

well as an adult watching back on what i used too do myself in the streets of NYC. This movie brought back memories i thought i had forgotten.Ozone and Turbo inspired me and it rekindled what i had lost as a child now as an adult.Memories last a lifetime and i wish i was back in the 80's again!I sit here now as adult wondering where my childhood idols are at now.Trying too think where all this time went, Being able too look up there Bio's is cool.Just wish that breakn'3 could have been made,that would be something truly unique.The movie was very in-depth of how it was growing up back then dancing in the streets and wondering if our dreams of making it big would come true. Just to get out and experience what life on the other side could have been like for a child in the hood.

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Breakin'

Filming Locations:

Radio-Tron/Youth Break Center, 715 S Park View St, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,047,686, 6 May 1984

Gross USA:

$38,682,707

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,682,707

Company Credits

Production Co:

Golan-Globus Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1