Beat Street

Beat Street

6.9IMDb Score
Released:1984-06-08
Duration:105 min
Director:Stan Lathan
Actors:Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, Doug E. Fresh, Mary Alice
Production:Orion Pictures

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.

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