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Krush Groove (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Krush Groove (1985) movie poster

Krush Groove is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Michael Schultz, starring Kurtis Blow, Sheila E and Blair Underwood. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $11.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
worldwide gross
$11.1M
Metascore
37
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Krush Groove (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Michael Schultz
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Krush Groove About?

The premise of Krush Groove without spoilers.

This hip-hop drama follows Russell Walker, a manager at Krush Groove Records, as he strives to succeed in the competitive music industry. He works with iconic artists such as Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, and Rick Rubin, producing hit records while facing the challenges of a burgeoning label. Russell’s professional life intertwines with a complex romantic relationship with Sheila E., adding further complications as he battles to maintain his artists' success and the label's standing.

Krush Groove Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • pay phone
  • woman in a bed
  • woman slaps a man
  • hip hop music
  • photography
  • man
  • city
  • bar
  • car wash
  • disc jockey
  • actress shares first name with character
  • reverend
+38 more
  • winning
  • crime victim
  • lift
  • parking a car
  • lighting a candle
  • peephole
  • first prize
  • lying on bed
  • recording studio
  • fast motion scene
  • fat man
  • talent contest
  • microphone
  • public telephone
  • mustache
  • ghetto blaster
  • audition
  • telling someone to shut up
  • limousine
  • f word
  • camera
  • sunglasses
  • taxi
  • apology
  • beard
  • black woman
  • applause
  • night
  • visit
  • black man
  • fade to black
  • slapping hand
  • clock
  • writing on a blackboard
  • blackboard
  • telephone call
  • telephone
  • opening a door
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Cast & crew

Krush Groove Cast

Kurtis Blow leads the cast, with Sheila E and Blair Underwood. Directed by Michael Schultz; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Michael Schultz

More films directed by Michael Schultz, best-rated first: Cooley High, The Last Dragon, Woman Thou Art Loosed and Greased Lightning.

Full filmography
Ratings

Krush Groove Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Krush Groove 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Box office

Krush Groove Box Office

Krush Groove grossed $11.1 million worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.1M

US & Canada
$11.1M
Videos

Krush Groove Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Krush Groove.

Krush Groove - Theatrical Trailer
Cars

Cars in Krush Groove

21 cars on screen, including the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible and the 1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.

All 21 cars
  • 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in Krush Groove 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Important role
  • 1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine in Krush Groove 1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Krush Groove 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1974 Ford Mustang II in Krush Groove 1974 Ford Mustang II Minor role
Details

Krush Groove Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Конфликт путей” and “Krush Groove: O Mundo do Rap”.

Also known as
  • Конфликт путей
  • Krush Groove: O Mundo do Rap
  • 破碎的节拍

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FAQ

Krush Groove FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Krush Groove, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Krush Groove?

Krush Groove runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Krush Groove released?

Krush Groove was released on October 25, 1985.

Who directed Krush Groove?

Krush Groove was directed by Michael Schultz.

More films by Michael Schultz

Who is in the cast of Krush Groove?

Krush Groove stars Kurtis Blow, Sheila E and Blair Underwood, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Krush Groove make at the box office?

Krush Groove grossed $11.1 million worldwide.

How is Krush Groove rated?

Krush Groove has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Krush Groove have a post-credit scene?

No. Krush Groove has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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