Beat Street poster

Beat Street( 1984)

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Takin' the beat to the streets!

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Guy Davis

      Kenny Kirkland

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      Rae Dawn Chong

      Tracy Carlson

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      Saundra Santiago

      Carmen Cararro

    4. cast image

      Doug E. Fresh

      Himself

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      Mary Alice

      Cora

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      Shawn Elliott

      Domingo

    7. cast image

      Duane Jones

      Robert

    8. cast image

      Kadeem Hardison

      High School Student (scenes deleted)

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      Jon Chardiet

      Ramon

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      Leon W. Grant

      Chollie

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      Robert Taylor

      Lee Kirkland

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      DJ Kool Herc

      Clive Campbell

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      Afrika Bambaataa

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      Tommy Gunn

      Furious Five

    15. cast image

      Melle Mel

      Grandmaster Melle Mel

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      Gina Belafonte

      Elizabeth

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      Hope Clarke

      Dancing instructor

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      Joseph C. Phillips

      Dancer

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      Tony 'Mr. Wave' Draughon

      New York City Breaker

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      The New York City Breakers

      Breakdancers

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      Rock Steady Crew

      Breakdancers

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by RottenPop

    7
    Written by RottenPop on Mon Aug 26 2024
    Beat 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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    Videos 2Backdrops 3Posters 10

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • dance
    • rap music
    • hip-hop
    • rhyme battle
    • disc jockey
    • subway
    • breakdance
    • graffiti
    • intense