A struggling young jazz dancer meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.
Director:
Joel Silberg
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Title: Breakin' (1984)
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Cast
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| 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 | |
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Phineas Newborn III | ... | Adam |
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Bruno Falcon | ... | Electro Rock 1 (as Bruno 'Pop N' Taco' Falcon) |
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Timothy Solomon | ... | Electro Rock 2 (as Timothy 'Poppin' Pete' Solomon) |
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Ana Sánchez | ... | Electro Rock 3 (as Ana 'Lollipop' Sanchez) |
| Ice-T | ... | Rap Talker (as Ice T) | |
| Peter Bromilow | ... | Judge | |
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Eleanor Zee | ... | Judge |
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Scott Cooper | ... | Judge |
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Eb Lottimer | ... | Judge's Assistant |
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Teresa Kelly | ... | Vicky (as T.C. Laughlin) |
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A struggling young jazz dancer meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.
Plot Keywords:
breakdancing | spandex | street dancing | blaxploitation | rap music |Taglines:
For The Break Of Your Life! See more »Parents Guide:
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Ozone: You know, if we put them on the streets, we'd burn 'em!
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Written by Ollie E. Brown and Jerry Knight
Performed by Ollie & Jerry
Produced by Ollie E. Brown for Brown Sugar Prod.
Remixed By: Jellybean Benítez
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Trivia
The idea for the film came from Menahem Golan's daughter who one day while at the beach saw a group of break dancers performing before a crowd. See more »Goofs
When Turbo and Ozone go to sit down after practicing their dance moves towards the beginning of the movie, Ozone is pulling out a cigarette of his pocket in the next shot as hes sitting with Turbo it instantly appears in his mouth. See more »Quotes
Turbo: Don't worry about it. They ain't nothin'.Ozone: You know, if we put them on the streets, we'd burn 'em!
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Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' UsWritten by Ollie E. Brown and Jerry Knight
Performed by Ollie & Jerry
Produced by Ollie E. Brown for Brown Sugar Prod.
Remixed By: Jellybean Benítez
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 May 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Breakin' See more »Filming Locations:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$6,047,686, 6 May 1984Gross USA:
$38,682,707Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$38,682,707Company Credits
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I just viewed an old tape of "Breakin'" last night. It's been 17 years since I first viewed it at the movies. However, I can't believe the powerful effect it still has on me. Yes, admittedly, the plot is not original, the screenplay is truly by-the-numbers, and the acting is generally amateurish. Yet, in spite of these shortcomings, the movie is still catchy, sincere, and engrossing. That's because of the talented stars who really love what they do, namely, breakdancing and "poppin' and lockin'," along with the stimulating, get-on-your-feet dance music.
This movie is like a time capsule of the 80s, with hints of the future. Moreover, I still find it to be inspirational, motivational, and hypnotic. Looking at these streetdancers and the jazz dancer go after their dreams with sheer determination, talent, and grit makes me want to jump up and do the same thing! Yes, I'm nearly fifty, but looking at this movie gave me another shot of adrenalin to do what I need to do in my daily life. "Ain't no stoppin' us" is the endless musical mantra in "Breakin'"...nothing stopped the dancers, and nothing's going to stop me, either. Watch "Breakin'" for yourself, and you'll see what I mean. 9/10 Rating.