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Krush Groove

Krush Groove

Krush Groove

Krush Groove

It's chillin'!

1985•1h 37m•

★6.3(48 ratings)

ComedyDramaMusic

Overview

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.

Director

Michael Schultz

Writers

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Main Cast

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Russell Walker

Joseph Simmons

Joseph Simmons

Joseph Simmons

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

DMC

Sheila E.

Sheila E.

Sheila E.

Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin

Rick

Damon Wimbley

Damon Wimbley

The Fat Boys

Mark Morales

Mark Morales

The Fat Boys

Darren Robinson

Darren Robinson

The Fat Boys

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Person Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)

Coati Mundi

Coati Mundi

Record Shop Owner (uncredited)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Michael Schultz
Second Assistant Director: Joseph Ray
Second Second Assistant Director: Michea Caye
First Assistant Director: Dwight Williams
Second Second Assistant Director: Larry Lerner

Writing

Writer: Ralph Farquhar

Production

Unit Production Manager: Preston L. Holmes
Producer: Doug McHenry
Art Department Production Assistant: Andrei Petrow
Executive Producer: Robert O. Kaplan
Producer: Michael Schultz
Art Department Production Assistant: Jeffrey Crandell

Music & Sound

Sound Re-Recording Mixer: David J. Hudson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Mel Metcalfe
ADR Mixer: Tom Ruff
Sound Mixer: Lawrence Loewinger
Boom Operator: Jerome R. Vitucci
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Terry Porter

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ernest R. Dickerson

Editing

Editor: Jerry Bixman
Editor: Conrad M. Gonzalez

Art Direction

Set Decoration: James Sherman
Construction Coordinator: Anthony Dunne
Property Master: Andrew Lassman
Set Dresser: Rhoda E. Neal
Standby Carpenter: Charles Cecil
Set Dresser: Lynn Tonnessen

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: James Hajdukiewicz
Hairstylist: James Hajdukiewicz
Makeup Artist: Aaron F. Quarles
Costume Design: Dianne Finn-Chapman
Hairstylist: Aaron F. Quarles

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "It's chillin'!"

#2

With a budget of $3.0M, the film grossed $11.0M — a profit of $8.0M (267% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 97 minutes (1h 37m).

#4

The film was directed by Michael Schultz.

#5

The screenplay was written by Ralph Farquhar.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Ernest R. Dickerson.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 55 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0089444.

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Rating

6.3/10

Average

48 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Krush Groove

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$3,000,000

Revenue:

$11,000,000

Production Companies:

Crystalite Productions

Film Development Fund

Visual Eyes Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures