The read
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic37/100
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do.
55 audience votes
Key crew
- Ralph FarquharWriter
- Michael SchultzDirector
Cast
- Blair UnderwoodRussell Walker
- Joseph SimmonsJoseph Simmons
- Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDMC
- Sheila E.Sheila E.
- Kurtis BlowKurtis Blow
- LL Cool JLL Cool J
- Rick RubinRick
- Damon WimbleyThe Fat Boys
- Mark MoralesThe Fat Boys
- Darren RobinsonThe Fat Boys
- Chris RockPerson Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)
- Coati MundiRecord Shop Owner (uncredited)