Rappin’ (1985): Cast & Box Office
Rappin’ is a 1985 music drama directed by Joel Silberg, starring Mario Van Peebles as John, Rutanya Alda and Kadeem Hardison. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Joel Silberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Cannon Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rappin’ About?
The premise of Rappin’ without spoilers.
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Rappin’ Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- ex convict
- hip hop music
- land grab
- one word title
- song contest
- punctuation in title
- dancer
- apostrophe in title
- rap music
- breakdance
- independent film
Rappin’ Cast & Characters
Mario Van Peebles leads the cast as John, with Rutanya Alda as Cecilia and Kadeem Hardison as Moon. Directed by Joel Silberg; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Silberg
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Mario Van Peebles as John -
Rutanya Alda as Cecilia -
Kadeem Hardison as Moon - Ice-T as themselves
Also Starring in Rappin’
· 13 more- Eriq La Salle Ice
- Anthony Bishop Mr. Fiorello
- Rony Clanton Cedric
- Don Brockett Store Manager
- Tasia Valenza Dixie
- Clayton Hill Kilroy
- Charles Grant Duane
- Eyde Byrde Grandma
- Ruth Jaroslow Mrs. Goldberg
- Fredric Mao Mr. Chan
- Leo O'Brien Allan
- Melvin Plowden Fats
- Richie Abanes Richie
More from Joel Silberg
More films directed by Joel Silberg, best-rated first: Breakin', Prison Heat, Lambada and Catch the Heat.
Rappin’ Box Office
Rappin’ grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.9M
Cars in Rappin’
14 cars on screen, including the 1985 Dodge Lancer and the 1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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1985 Dodge Lancer Main role -
1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Minor role -
1973 International Harvester Cargostar Minor role
Rappin’ Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Rappin' - Asphaltvibration” and “说唱男团”.
- Also known as
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- Rappin' - Asphaltvibration
- 说唱男团
Seen Rappin’?
Movies Like Rappin’
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Confessions of a Thug, On the Come Up and Hip Hop Locos.
Rappin’ FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Rappin’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rappin’?
Rappin’ runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Rappin’ released?
Rappin’ was released on May 10, 1985.
Who directed Rappin’?
Rappin’ was directed by Joel Silberg.
More films by Joel Silberg Who is in the cast of Rappin’?
Rappin’ stars Mario Van Peebles as John, Rutanya Alda as Cecilia and Kadeem Hardison as Moon, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Rappin’ make at the box office?
Rappin’ grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Does Rappin’ have a post-credit scene?
No. Rappin’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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