Tougher Than Leather
“This time they've been pushed too far. Now someone else is gonna dance to the music.”
Synopsis
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
RUN DMC "Say No To Drugs" Mar 10 1988 Anti Drug PSAs
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-31
Top Cast
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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
DMC
Joseph Simmons
Run
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Jam Master Jay
Russell Simmons
Self
Rick Rubin
Vic Ferrante
Slick Rick
Self
Adam Yauch
Self
Adam Horovitz
Self
Michael Diamond
Self
Richard Edson
Bernie Carteez
Jenny Lumet
Pam
George Godfrey
Nathan Burdette
Ric Menello
Arthur Ratnor
Vic Noto
Bartender Steve
Daniel Simmons
Prison Warden
Steven N. Williams
Vic's Bodyguard No. 2
Raymond White
Raymond "Runny Ray" Walker
Mickey Rubin
Marty Ferrante
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Rubin, Ric Menello, Bill Adler, Lyor Cohen
- Original Title
- Tougher Than Leather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Def American Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin, Ric Menello, Bill Adler, Lyor Cohen
Feliks Parnell
Steven Brown
Russell Simmons, Vincent Giordano
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Rubin
Director
Rick Rubin
Writer
Ric Menello
Writer
Russell Simmons
Producer
Vincent Giordano
Producer
Feliks Parnell
Director of Photography
Steven Brown
Editor
Alexandra Bruce
Production Design
Tanya Seeman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tougher Than Leather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tougher Than Leather about?
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!
Who directed Tougher Than Leather?
Tougher Than Leather was directed by Rick Rubin.
Who stars in Tougher Than Leather?
The principal cast of Tougher Than Leather includes Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin.
When was Tougher Than Leather released and how long is it?
Tougher Than Leather was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Tougher Than Leather make at the box office?
Tougher Than Leather grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tougher Than Leather?
Tougher Than Leather holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).