Big Fun in the Big Town (1986): Cast
Big Fun in the Big Town is a 1986 music documentary directed by Bram van Splunteren, starring LL Cool J, Russell Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels. It runs 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 41 min
- Director
- Bram van Splunteren
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- VPRO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Fun in the Big Town About?
The premise of Big Fun in the Big Town without spoilers.
Set in 1986 New York, the film follows hip‑hop’s rise amid city dreams and hardships. It shows a time when originality, hustle, skill earned record deals, highlighting Run‑DMC’s ascent, LL Cool J still living with his grandmother, and Latin buzz. Artists of backgrounds chase chart‑topping hopes, proving talent can break through against the odds.
Big Fun in the Big Town Cast
LL Cool J leads the cast, with Russell Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels. Directed by Bram van Splunteren; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bram van Splunteren
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LL Cool J as themselves - Russell Simmons as themselves
- Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels as themselves
- Bill Adler as themselves
Also Starring in Big Fun in the Big Town
· 15 more- Joseph Simmons Themselves
- Roxanne Shanté Themselves
- Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell Themselves
- Biz Markie Themselves
- Doug E. Fresh Themselves
- Schoolly D Themselves
- Grandmaster Flash Themselves
- DJ Hurricane Themselves
- Marcel Vanthilt Themselves
- Dennis Bell Themselves
- Mr. Magic Themselves
- Marley Marl Themselves
- Vito Bruno Themselves
- Suliamen El Hadi Themselves
- M.C. Shan Themselves
More from Bram van Splunteren
One more film directed by Bram van Splunteren: Nick Cave: Stranger in a Strange Land.
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Big Fun in the Big Town FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Big Fun in the Big Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Fun in the Big Town?
Big Fun in the Big Town runs 41 minutes.
When was Big Fun in the Big Town released?
Big Fun in the Big Town was released on June 6, 1986.
Who directed Big Fun in the Big Town?
Big Fun in the Big Town was directed by Bram van Splunteren.
More films by Bram van Splunteren Who is in the cast of Big Fun in the Big Town?
Big Fun in the Big Town stars LL Cool J, Russell Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, among 19 credited actors.
Does Big Fun in the Big Town have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Fun in the Big Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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