Krush Groove
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| Directed by | Michael Schultz |
| Produced by |
Michael Schultz George Jackson (producer) Russell Simmons |
| Written by | Ralph Farquhar |
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| Music by | David Lombard |
| Cinematography | Ernest Dickerson |
| Edited by | Jerry Bixman Conrad M. Gonzalez |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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97 min. |
| Language | English |
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| Released | October 24, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984–1985 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, synthpop, R&B | |||
| Length | 45:00 | |||
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Warner Bros. Records 25295 |
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Rick Rubin Prince Kurtis Blow Russ Titelman Sheila E. Lonnie Simmons Russell Simmons John Benitez Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis |
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Krush Groove is a 1985 Warner Bros. film that was written by Ralph Farquhar and directed by Michael Schultz (who also produced the movie, along with George Jackson and Doug McHenry). This film is based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings and up-and-coming record producer Russell Simmons (renamed Russell Walker in the film), portrayed by Blair Underwood in his feature film debut. Russell Simmons was the film's co-producer and story consultant; he also had a cameo in the film as a club owner named Crocket.
Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (Alonzo Brown), and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their 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 his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer-percussionist Sheila E. Also appearing in the film are LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, New Edition, The Fat Boys and some of their songs, as well as others from the likes of Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and the Gap Band. Members of the R&B group Full Force also make a cameo in the film as bodyguards.
The following appeared as themselves, except where noted:
Victor Iglesias appeared as an un accredited contestant in the film. Chris Rock appeared uncredited as a man standing next to phone during the fight in the club. Kara Vallow appeared uncredited as a Hip Hop Dancer. Coati Mundi was seen as a record shop owner.
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