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Krush Groove poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.2 / 100
1985·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 37m

KRUSH GROOVE

“It's chillin'!”

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.

Above the Line
Michael Schultz·DirectorRalph Farquhar·WriterErnest R. Dickerson·Director of PhotographyDavid J. Hudson·Sound Re-Recording MixerConrad M. Gonzalez·Editor
Cast
Blair Underwood·Russell WalkerJoseph Simmons·Joseph SimmonsDarryl 'DMC' McDaniels·DMCSheila E.·Sheila E.Kurtis Blow·Kurtis BlowLL Cool J·LL Cool JRick Rubin·RickDamon Wimbley·The Fat BoysMark Morales·The Fat BoysDarren Robinson·The Fat Boys
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Michael Schultz·DirectorLarry Lerner·Second Second Assistant DirectorJoseph Ray·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ralph Farquhar·Writer
Camera· 1
Ernest R. Dickerson·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Conrad M. Gonzalez·EditorJerry Bixman·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
David J. Hudson·Sound Re-Recording MixerTerry Porter·Sound Re-Recording MixerMel Metcalfe·Sound Re-Recording MixerJerome R. Vitucci·Boom OperatorDale Johnston·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 7
Dianne Finn-Chapman·Costume DesignMischa Petrow·Production DesignJames Hajdukiewicz·Makeup ArtistCharles Cecil·Standby CarpenterAndrew Lassman·Property MasterAllen Stillman·Shop ElectricRhoda E. Neal·Set Dresser
Production· 9
Michael Schultz·ProducerRobert O. Kaplan·Executive ProducerGeorge Jackson·Executive ProducerDoug McHenry·ProducerShirley Calloway·Associate ProducerDwight Williams·Associate ProducerTyler Kim·Art Department Production AssistantAndrei Petrow·Art Department Production AssistantJeffrey Crandell·Art Department Production Assistant
Other Departments· 2
David Moon·Scenic ArtistAaron F. Quarles·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
73.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$11M
ROI 267%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Krush Groove's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#0077CC
#A0522D
Mood
Energetic, Celebratory
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for Krush Groove features a group of people standing around a white Cadillac in front of a cityscape with a bridge in the background. The movie”

musiccomedy
Key Elements
CarClothingJewelryHats
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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