A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
Jay Pharoah learns how to perform a military choke hold from actor and former Army soldier, Zulay Henao.
Related News
-
Hannibal Casting Twist: Look Who's Playing Will's New [Spoiler]
20 January 2015 | TVLine.com -
Chicago P.D. Stars Preview Lindsay and Halstead's New (Secret!) Romance
20 January 2015 | TVLine.com -
SNL: J.K. Simmons Set for Host Debut
20 January 2015 | TVLine.com
Share this Rating
Title: Style Wars (TV Movie 1983)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 1 nomination.
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
 |
Demon | ... | Self |
|
|
Kase 2 | ... | Self (as Kase) |
|
|
Eric Haze | ... | Self (as SE 3) |
|
|
D. 5 | ... | Self (as D-5) |
|
|
Spank | ... | Self |
|
|
Trap | ... | Self |
|
|
Kay Slay | ... | Self (as Dez) |
|
|
Butch | ... | Self |
|
|
Skeme | ... | Self |
|
|
Zone | ... | Self |
|
|
Ces157 | ... | Self (as CES 157) |
|
|
Kid167 | ... | Self (as Kid 167) |
|
|
Min One | ... | Self (as Min) |
|
|
Cap | ... | Self |
|
|
Michael Martin | ... | Self (as Iz the Wiz) |
Learn more
More Like This
Wild Style
(1983)
Drama
|
Music
Director:
Charlie Ahearn
Stars:
'Lee' George Quinones,
Lady Pink,
Fab 5 Freddy
Rhyme & Reason
(1997)
Documentary
|
Music
Director:
Peter Spirer
Stars:
B-Real,
Kurtis Blow,
Da Brat
Beat Street
(1984)
Drama
|
Music
Director:
Stan Lathan
Stars:
Rae Dawn Chong,
Guy Davis,
Jon Chardiet
Documentary
|
Music
Directors:
Ice-T,
Andy Baybutt
Stars:
Ice-T,
Dr. Dre,
Chuck D
Documentary
|
Music
Director:
Bobbito Garcia
Stars:
Anthony Alonso,
Stretch Armstrong,
B-Real
Documentary
|
Music
Director:
Michael Rapaport
Stars:
Q-Tip,
Phife Dawg,
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Documentary
|
Biography
|
Music
Director:
Jeff Broadway
Stars:
Peanut Butter Wolf,
Talib Kweli,
A-Trak
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
(2014)
Documentary
|
Biography
|
History
Director:
One9
Stars:
Nas,
Cornel West,
Pharrell Williams
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Cap originally wanted to hide his face by wearing a ski mask. The producers reluctantly agreed. But Cap showed up to filming without the mask and decided to let his face be seen. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Graffiti-háború See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1Contribute to This Page
On IMDb TV, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
In 1983; director Tony Silver, and producer Henry Chalfant dropped this bomb upon the unsuspecting (except for those lucky enough to live in NYC at the time) populous via PBS. The world was exposed to true urban art, and it's unlikely Picasso's- the bombers and taggers of NYC's resilient subway system...
Not only that, but also to 'acrobatic body dances like breaking', and to rocking the mic. This is so much more than just a documentary about the evolution of graffiti. It is truly a time capsule, full of unforgettable characters, stuffy bureaucrats, and the chaotic urban landscape of early 80's NYC...
There are so many memorable lines and incredible characters indelibly etched in my brain from this film. Just writing this review makes me want to run over to the DVD player and watch it over and over again...
I would gladly pay the price of admission (approximately $25) just for the film. However, our good friends at Plexifilm have once again delivered the goods, including a staggering 3.5 hours of bonus footage to accompany this one-of-kind historical document...
The bonus footage includes 32 artist galleries, interviews, trains, and ultra-rare photos from the best-of-the best, including: Skeme, Seen, Frosty Freeze, Dondi, Blade, Rammellzee, and many others...
This is a must have document for Hip-Hop heads, historians, social anthropologists, and cool people. Buy this now and support good art...