IMDb > Tougher Than Leather (1988)

Tougher Than Leather (1988) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 3 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
4.1/10   161 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Ric Menello (writer)
Rick Rubin (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for Tougher Than Leather on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
16 September 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. stars in this cross between a blaxploitation film and a spaghetti western... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Reviews:
Entertaining rap musical action comedy. A fun time capsule. more (10 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Darryl McDaniels ... Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Daniel Simmons ... Prison Warden
Jason Mizell ... Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Joseph Simmons ... Joseph 'Run' Simmons
Richard Edson ... Bernie Carteez
George Godfrey ... Nathan Burdette

Rick Rubin ... Vic Ferrante
Ric Menello ... Arthur Ratnor
Steven N. Williams ... Vic's Bodyguard No. 2

Russell Simmons ... Himself
Adam Yauch ... Himself

Mike D ... Himself
Adam Horovitz ... Himself
Jenny Lumet ... Pam
Raymond White ... Raymond 'Runny Ray' Walker
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Company:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Spike Lee was the first person offered to direct the film after Russell Simmons saw School Daze. Lee politely turned it down and wrote and directed Do the Right Thing instead. more
Quotes:
Adrock: [to a male waiter] Excuse me, miss... you got crabs?
Mike D: Coffee gives me the runs.
more
Movie Connections:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Entertaining rap musical action comedy. A fun time capsule., 9 July 2000
8/10
Author: Melville-7 from New York City

This is a low budget action move set in the rap music industry, starring one of the most popular groups of the first wave of rap stars, Run-DMC. Though produced on a shoestring and rough around the edges, this fun little epic captures the style and period when rap music was king far better than slicker more hyped films like KRUSH GROOVE. The acting is a bit shaky at times, but Run, DMC, Jam Master Jay and the others project an impressive charisma. The entertaining story moves along at a fast clip, with our heros out to avenge the death of a beloved roadie at the hands of some slimy music industry sharks who have a sideline laundering drug money. Cameos by rap music heavyweights like The Beastie Boys, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin and LL Cool J add to the amusement. Director/co-writer/co-star Rubin's father Mickey gives a nice performance as a mafia kingpin who is less than thrilled with his son's chosen profession. Co-writer Ric Menello went on to direct several classic music videos for The Beastie Boys and LL Cool J. All in all, not too shabby.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (10 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Tougher Than Leather (1988)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
DVD Relase? mekeating
GIVE CREDIT WHEN DUE! TIMES SURE DO CHANGE! peteacevedo
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Drugstore Cowboy Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Coonskin Lady Sings the Blues Identity Crisis
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Crime section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.