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Rappin'

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
566
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Rappin' (1985)
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
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An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.

  • Director
    • Joel Silberg
  • Writers
    • Adam Friedman
    • Robert Jay Litz
  • Stars
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Eriq La Salle
    • Melvin Plowden
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    566
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joel Silberg
    • Writers
      • Adam Friedman
      • Robert Jay Litz
    • Stars
      • Mario Van Peebles
      • Eriq La Salle
      • Melvin Plowden
    • 16User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Eriq La Salle and Mario Van Peebles in Rappin' (1985)
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    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • John Hood
    Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle
    • Ice
    Melvin Plowden
    • Fats
    Richie Abanes
    • Richie
    Kadeem Hardison
    Kadeem Hardison
    • Moon
    Leo O'Brien
    • Allan
    Charles Grant
    • Duane
    • (as Charles Flohe)
    Rony Clanton
    Rony Clanton
    • Cedric
    Ruth Jaroslow
    • Mrs. Goldberg
    Michael Esihos
    • Stavros
    Anthony Bishop
    • Mr. Fiorello
    Fredric Mao
    • Mr. Chan
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Cecilia
    Brandi Freund
    • Rosalita
    Eyde Byrde
    • Grandma
    • (as Edye Byrde)
    Debra Greenfield
    • Magnolia
    Tasia Valenza
    Tasia Valenza
    • Dixie
    David Butler
    • Bravman
    • Director
      • Joel Silberg
    • Writers
      • Adam Friedman
      • Robert Jay Litz
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The rapping sequences of Mario Van Peebles were re-voiced by Ice-T. They were also overdubbed by Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang.
    • Quotes

      John Hood: You know something, man? You're still the slime of crime, you know that?

      Shortie Johnson: I'll take that as a complement.

    • Connections
      Featured in Force M.D.'s: Itchin' for a Scratch (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Rappin'
      Performed by Lovebug Starski

      Written by Larry K. Smith (as Larry Smith) and Randy Murry

      Produced by Larry Smith and Steve Loeb

    User reviews16

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    9/10
    Gold Jerry, gold
    Vastly underrated, this gem was recently rediscovered after decades of hiding.

    Mario van Peebles is Oscar worthy in this masterpiece. Turbo and Ozone could take lessons from him on this one.

    Set in Pittsburgh, the cinematography certainly won awards. No need for CGI here, just raw talent in action.

    If Van Peebles were a dessert, he'd definitely be a chocolate waterfall here.

    Once you see it on You Tube, it'll forever remain in your heart. I've watched it 6x already and I suspect it'll be a mainstay in the rotation. It's not going to bump Smokey & the Bandit from its' all-time top status, but it did replace Breakin II: Electric Bugaloo from the throne. Enjoy with or without subtitles.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rappin' - Asphaltvibration
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cannon Pictures
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,864,844
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,802,204
      • May 12, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,864,844
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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