'KRUSH GROOVE' KRUSHES THE BOX OFFICE
Twenty years ago today, the hip hop flick Krush Groove , featuring future star Blair Underwood and rappers Run-D.M.C., the Fat Boys and Kurtis Blow, hit theatres.
The movie, a light-hearted look at gritty urban culture, was released only after prodding from Warner Bros., who learned from its successful Purple Rain that audiences could appreciate a new feature film length style that combined music and acting as did MTV videos.
Krush Groove takes in $3-million in its first week, making it the number one movie in America.
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I preferred Breakin', myself.
Posted by: CT | October 31, 2005 at 10:03 PM