Krush Groove
“It's chillin'!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Krush Groove - Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Blair Underwood
Russell Walker
Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
DMC
Sheila E.
Sheila E.
Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
LL Cool J
LL Cool J
Rick Rubin
Rick
Damon Wimbley
The Fat Boys
Mark Morales
The Fat Boys
Darren Robinson
The Fat Boys
Chris Rock
Person Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)
Coati Mundi
Record Shop Owner (uncredited)
Ricky Bell
Self (New Edition)
Michael Bivins
Self (NEw Edition)
Bobby Brown
Self (New Edition)
Ronnie DeVoe
Self (New Edition)
Ralph E. Tresvant
Self (New Edition)
LisaGay Hamilton
Aisha
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.67x
+$8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Farquhar
- Original Title
- Krush Groove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Crystalite Productions, Film Development Fund, Visual Eyes Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Ralph Farquhar
Ernest R. Dickerson
Jerry Bixman, Conrad M. Gonzalez
George Jackson, Robert O. Kaplan, Doug McHenry, Michael Schultz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schultz
Director
Ralph Farquhar
Writer
Doug McHenry
Producer
Michael Schultz
Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Jerry Bixman
Editor
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Editor
Mischa Petrow
Production Design
Dianne Finn-Chapman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krush Groove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Krush Groove about?
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.
Who directed Krush Groove?
Krush Groove was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Krush Groove?
The principal cast of Krush Groove includes Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Sheila E., Kurtis Blow.
When was Krush Groove released and how long is it?
Krush Groove was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Krush Groove?
Krush Groove had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (3.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Krush Groove?
Krush Groove holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).