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Tougher Than Leather
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Tougher Than Leather

1988-09-26 · 87 min · ★ 5.5

Action · Crime · Music

Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!

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Directors
Rick Rubin
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Def American Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,582,760

Top Cast

Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDarryl 'DMC' McDanielsDMC
Joseph SimmonsJoseph SimmonsRun
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' MizellJam Master Jay
Russell SimmonsRussell SimmonsSelf
Rick RubinRick RubinVic Ferrante
Slick RickSlick RickSelf
Adam YauchAdam YauchSelf
Adam HorovitzAdam HorovitzSelf
Michael DiamondMichael DiamondSelf
Richard EdsonRichard EdsonBernie Carteez
Jenny LumetJenny LumetPam
George GodfreyGeorge GodfreyNathan Burdette
Ric MenelloRic MenelloArthur Ratnor
Vic NotoVic NotoBartender Steve
Daniel SimmonsPrison Warden
Steven N. WilliamsVic's Bodyguard No. 2
Raymond WhiteRaymond "Runny Ray" Walker
Mickey RubinMarty Ferrante
Lois AyresLois AyresCharlotte Hopper
The Junkyard Band

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