Krush Groove

Krush Groove
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Schultz
Written byRalph Farquhar
Produced byMichael Schultz
George Jackson
Russell Simmons
Starring
CinematographyErnest Dickerson
Edited byJerry Bixman
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Music byDavid Lombard
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • October 25, 1985 (1985-10-25)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million[1]
Box office$11 million[2]

Krush Groove is a 1985 American musical comedy-drama film distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures that was written by Ralph Farquhar and directed by Michael Schultz (who also produced the movie, along with George Jackson and Doug McHenry). This film is loosely based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings and up-and-coming record producer Russell Simmons (renamed Russell Walker in the film), portrayed by Blair Underwood in his feature film debut. Simmons was the film's co-producer and story consultant; he also had a cameo in the film as a club owner named Crocket.

  1. ^ DiMauro, Phil (November 6, 1985). "Schlutz Lensed 'Groove' In 26 Days For $3,000,000". Variety. p. 7.
  2. ^ "Krush Groove (1985) – Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.