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Rappin'

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
724
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Rappin' (1985)
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
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An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.

  • Director
    • Joel Silberg
  • Writers
    • Adam Friedman
    • Robert Jay Litz
  • Stars
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Eriq La Salle
    • Melvin Plowden
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    724
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joel Silberg
    • Writers
      • Adam Friedman
      • Robert Jay Litz
    • Stars
      • Mario Van Peebles
      • Eriq La Salle
      • Melvin Plowden
    • 18User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast62

    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • John Hood
    Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle
    • Ice
    Melvin Plowden
    • Fats
    Richie Abanes
    • Richie
    Kadeem Hardison
    Kadeem Hardison
    • Moon
    Leo O'Brien
    • Allan
    Charles Grant
    • Duane
    • (as Charles Flohe)
    Rony Clanton
    • Cedric
    Ruth Jaroslow
    • Mrs. Goldberg
    Michael Esihos
    • Stavros
    Anthony Bishop
    • Mr. Fiorello
    Fredric Mao
    • Mr. Chan
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Cecilia
    Brandi Freund
    • Rosalita
    Eyde Byrde
    • Grandma
    • (as Edye Byrde)
    Debra Greenfield
    • Magnolia
    Tasia Valenza
    Tasia Valenza
    • Dixie
    David Butler
    • Bravman
    • Director
      • Joel Silberg
    • Writers
      • Adam Friedman
      • Robert Jay Litz
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    Music
    Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The rapping sequences of Mario Van Peebles were re-voiced by Ice-T. They were also overdubbed by Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang.
    • Goofs
      When "Itching for a scratch" is performed before the bar fight, one of the group members can be seen wearing shades/not wearing shades between cuts.
    • Quotes
      • John Hood, Allan: [rappin'] Double trouble, Two of a Kind...
      • John Hood: We both like girls with big behinds...
    • Connections
      Featured in Force M.D.'s: Itchin' for a Scratch (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Rappin'
      Performed by Lovebug Starski
      Written by Larry Smith and Randy Murry
      Produced by Larry Smith and Steve Loeb

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 10, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rappin' - Asphaltvibration
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cannon Pictures
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,864,844
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,802,204
      • May 12, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,864,844
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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