Krush Groove

– Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove ..

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Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Krush Groove
Krush Groove (1985)

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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Krush Groove (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Oct 1985

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

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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.

Awards:

1 nomination.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
43%
Metacritic:
37%

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