Beat Street(1984)
“Takin' the beat to the streets!”
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.
Director
Stan Lathan
Studio
Orion Pictures
Cast
Guy Davis
as Kenny Kirkland
Rae Dawn Chong
as Tracy Carlson
Saundra Santiago
as Carmen Cararro
Doug E. Fresh
as Himself
Mary Alice
as Cora
Shawn Elliott
as Domingo
Duane Jones
as Robert
Kadeem Hardison
as High School Student (scenes deleted)
Jon Chardiet
as Ramon
Leon W. Grant
as Chollie
Robert Taylor
as Lee Kirkland
DJ Kool Herc
as Clive Campbell
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beat Street?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beat Street (1984).
What is Beat Street about?▼
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.
Who directed Beat Street?▼
Beat Street was directed by Stan Lathan and released in 1984. It is a drama, music film.
How long is Beat Street?▼
Beat Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Beat Street?▼
The cast of Beat Street includes Guy Davis as Kenny Kirkland, Rae Dawn Chong as Tracy Carlson, Saundra Santiago as Carmen Cararro, Doug E. Fresh as Himself, Mary Alice as Cora and more.
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