Krush Groove

"It's chillin'!"

Oct 25 1985 R 1h 37m
Comedy, Drama, Music

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.

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Plot

In this movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, up-and-coming manager Russell Walker manages all the hottest acts on the record label Krush Groove Records, which include Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow, while Rick (Rubin) produces the label's records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and and his brother Run both compete for the heart of R&B singer Sheila E.

Written by

Ralph Farquhar

Directed by

Michael Schultz

Cast

Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Crystalite Productions, Film Development Fund, Visual Eyes Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Krush Groove - Theatrical Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,677
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
37
Popularity
NA