Krush Groove is a 1985 American musical comedy-drama film distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures that was … See more

Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (Alonzo Brown), and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit re… See more

The following appeared as themselves, except where noted:
• Blair Underwood as Russell Walker
• Sheila E.
• Rev Run as Run Walker… See more

Krush Groove is based on the inception of the Def Jam Recordings label and the hardships that artists Run-D.M.C. and Russell Simmons faced to become successful. Simmons began his career trying to ge… See more

Krush Groove was filmed in The Bronx, Manhattan (including at least one scene in the Marble Hill projects) and Queens in 26 days in April 1985 at a cost of $3 million. Among the locations where the movie was shot was th… See more