Krush Groove(1985)
It's chillin'!
Krush Groove Synopsis
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.
Krush Groove (1985) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Michael Schultz, released on October 25, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels and Sheila E.. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Ralph Farquhar
- Producers:
- Michael Schultz, Doug McHenry
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Production:
- Crystalite Productions, Film Development Fund, Visual Eyes Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Krush Groove (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Krush Groove before you stream it.
Krush Groove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blair Underwood
as Russell Walker
Joseph Simmons
as Joseph Simmons
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
as DMC
Sheila E.
as Sheila E.
Kurtis Blow
as Kurtis Blow
LL Cool J
as LL Cool J
Rick Rubin
as Rick
Damon Wimbley
as The Fat Boys
Mark Morales
as The Fat Boys
Darren Robinson
as The Fat Boys
Chris Rock
as Person Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)
Coati Mundi
as Record Shop Owner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Ralph Farquhar, produced by Michael Schultz and Doug McHenry.
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Krush Groove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 53 ratings.
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Krush Groove – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Krush Groove online?
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Krush Groove (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Krush Groove?
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The main cast of Krush Groove (1985) includes Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Sheila E. and Kurtis Blow. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Krush Groove released?
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Krush Groove was released on October 25, 1985 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Krush Groove worth watching?
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Krush Groove (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Krush Groove?
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Yes. The official Krush Groove trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.