
Beat Street
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Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s New York City, this film explores the burgeoning hip-hop culture through the lives of a group of young friends. The narrative follows their journey as they navigate the challenges of pursuing their dreams in breakdancing, DJing, and graffiti art. Directed by Stan Lathan, the movie features performances by Rae Dawn Chong and Guy Davis, capturing the essence of a cultural movement. While it didn’t receive major awards, it remains a significant piece in the portrayal of hip-hop’s early days. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 45min
Views:1792
Release:1984
Release Date:1984-06-08
Director:Stan Lathan
Actors:Doug E. Fresh, Duane Jones, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet, Kadeem Hardison, Leon W. Grant, Mary Alice, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, Shawn Elliott
Country:United States of America
Company:Orion Pictures
Budget:$9,500,000
Worldwide Gross:$16,597,016
TMDB:6.9
Rotten Tomatoes:57%
FilmAffinity:6.3
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