Beat Street (1984)
Beat Street is a 1984 drama movie directed by Stan Lathan, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong and Saundra Santiago.
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.
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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.
When was Beat Street released?
Beat Street was released on 8 June 1984.
How long is Beat Street?
Beat Street runs 1h 45m.
Who made Beat Street?
Beat Street was directed by Stan Lathan.
Where can I watch Beat Street?
Beat Street is available on ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Beat Street
Stream: ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
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Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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