Beat Street (1984)

About Beat Street

Beat Street is a classic hip-hop movie from the Bronx of 80's...

When talented rapper & dj Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong), he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend Ramo, a gifted graffiti artist, is killed in a tragic accident in subway, Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion. Now he has to choose between using his own creative talents as a ladder to fame and fortune, or offering them up as a memorial to the hopes and dream of his friend.

Beat Street was released on 8 June 1984, Directed by Stan Lathan.
The Story is written by Steven Hager (story - as Steve Hager), Andrew Davis (screenplay - as Andy Davis), David Gilbert (screenplay) & Paul Golding (screenplay).

Cast

• Guy Davis - Kenny
• John Chardiet - Ramon
• Leon Grant - Chollie
• Robert Taylor - Lee
• Rae Dawn Chong - Tracy
• Lisa Lee - Us Girl
• Kool Moe Dee - The Treacherous Trio
• Duane Jones - Robert
• Kool Herc - himself
• Paul Pesco - The System
• Rock Steady Crew
• The New York City Breakers
• Grand Master Melle Mel & the Furious Five - themselves
• Afrika Bambaataa - Soul Sonic Force/Shango
• Us Girls
• and more..

Links

• Buy Beat Street on Amazon
• Beat Street on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_Street

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