Tougher Than Leather

Tougher Than Leather

5.5IMDb Score
Released:1988-09-26
Duration:87 min
Director:Rick Rubin
Actors:Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin
Production:New Line Cinema, Def American Pictures

Overview:

Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!

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