7.9
Roman Holiday
1953
“Takin' the beat to the streets!”
Beat Street (1984)
June 8, 19841h 45mEN
6.8
94 votes
Overview
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Director
Stan LathanWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Stream
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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User Reviews
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7.0Beat Street is an American dramatic musical film directed by Stan Lathan and written by Andrew Davis, David Gilbert, and Paul Golding. The film features a talented cast including Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, Doug E. Fresh, Mary Alice, Shawn Elliott, and the late Duane Jones, known for his role in Night of the Living Dead. Orion Pictures released this film on June 8th, 1984, five months after Breakin' had been released. The Beat Street Crew looks to put their mark on the South Bronx, and they won't let anything stop them. Ramo is into tagging and is always chasing an elusive,…
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