South Bronx graffiti artist Zoro is commissioned to paint a backdrop for a hip-hop concert.
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| Lee Quiñones | ... |
Raymond 'Zoro'
(as 'Lee' George Quinones)
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Lady Pink | ... |
Rose 'Lady Bug'
(as Sandra 'Pink' Fabara)
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| Fab 5 Freddy | ... |
'Phade'
(as Frederick Braithwaite)
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| Patti Astor | ... |
Virginia
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Andrew Witten | ... |
Z-Roc
(as Zephyr)
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Busy Bee | ... |
Chief Rocker / Rapper
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Carlos Morales | ... |
Hector
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Alfredo Valez | ... |
Chico
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Niva Kislac | ... |
Niva
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Glenn O'Brien | ... |
Museum Curator
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William Rice | ... |
Television Producer
(as Bill Rice)
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Johnny 'Crash' Matos | ... |
Union Crew
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Daze | ... |
Union Crew
(as Chris 'Daze' Ellis)
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Fred 'Caz' Glover | ... |
Union Crew
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Edwin 'Obe' Ortez | ... |
Union Crew
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Lisa Lee | ... |
Fly Girl
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Henrietta Henry | ... |
Fly Girl
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Pamela Smith | ... |
Fly Girl
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Diane Parker | ... |
Fly Girl
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Lillian 'Cookie' Brown | ... |
Fly Girl
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Lil' Marcky C. | ... |
Street Kid / Electric Force
(as Lil' Marcky "C")
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Lil' Sput | ... |
Street Kid / Electric Force
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Michael Martin | ... |
Cop In Yard
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Nathan Ingram | ... |
Cop In Yard
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Joe Lewis | ... |
Community Organizer
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Vernon 'Pookie' Daniels | ... |
Gangster
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Kennedy Lee Howard | ... |
Gangster
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Perky B. | ... |
Rap Referee
(as Perry "B")
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Dondi | ... |
Zoro Double
(as Dondi White)
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Jose Ortiz | ... |
Zoro Double
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A.J. Scratch | ... |
Rapper
(as D.J. AJ)
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| Grandmaster Flash | ... |
D.J.
(as Grand Master Flash)
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Grand Wizard Theodore | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
(as D.J. Grand Wizard Theodore)
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Kevie Kev | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
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Master Rob | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
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Ruby Dee | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
(as Rubie Dee)
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Prince Whipper Whip | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
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Dot-a-Rock | ... |
Fantastic Freaks
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Charlie Chase | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
(as D.J. Charlie Chase)
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Tony Tone | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
(as D.J. Toney Tone)
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| Grandmaster Caz | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
(as "Grand Master" Caz)
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J.D.L. | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
(as Jerry Dee Lewis)
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Almighty K.G. | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
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Easy A.D. | ... |
Cold Crush Bros.
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Grand Mixer DXT | ... |
Self
(as DST)
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Rammellzee | ... |
Rapper
(as Ramm-ell-zee)
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Shockdell | ... |
Rapper
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Lil' Rodney Cee | ... |
Double Trouble
(as Rodney "C")
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K.K. Rockwell | ... |
Double Trouble
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D.J. Stevie Steve | ... |
Double Trouble / Electric Force
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| Bruce Smolanoff | ... |
Pop-O-Matics
(as Loose Bruce)
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Pauly G | ... |
Pop-O-Matics
(as Pauly 'G')
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Easy Al | ... |
Electric Force / dancer
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Sable | ... |
Electric Force
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Crazy Legs | ... |
Rock Steady Crew
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Frosty Freeze | ... |
Rock Steady Crew
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Prince Ken Swift | ... |
Rock Steady Crew
(as Ken Rock)
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Mr. Freeze | ... |
Rock Steady Crew
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Take One | ... |
Rock Steady Crew
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Lamar Hill | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Kool Moe Dee | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Kara Vallow | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Jeff Warley | ... |
Dixie Club Goer (uncredited)
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Mr. Wiggles | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charlie Ahearn | ||
Written by
| Charlie Ahearn | ... | (written by) |
| Fab 5 Freddy | ... | (original concept) (as Fred Braithwaite) & |
| Charlie Ahearn | ... | (original concept) |
Produced by
| Charlie Ahearn | ... | producer |
| Jane Dickson | ... | associate producer |
| Fab 5 Freddy | ... | associate producer (as Fred Braithwaite) |
Music by
| Fab 5 Freddy | ||
| Chris Stein | ||
Cinematography by
| Clive Davidson | ||
| John Foster | ||
Editing by
| Steven C. Brown | ... | (as Steve Brown) |
Editorial Department
| Charlie Beesley | ... | assistant editor |
| Kim Ganoudis | ... | apprentice editor |
| Nathalie LeGuay | ... | associate editor |
Production Management
| Carol Turley Cohen | ... | production manager (as Carol Turley) |
| Clive Davidson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Colen Fitzgibbon | ... | assistant director |
| Rex Piano | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Otterness | ... | set construction |
| Ulli Rimkus | ... | set construction |
Sound Department
| Kevin Cloutier | ... | sound editor / sound location effects |
| Orville Davis | ... | recording assistant |
| Stephen Dreher | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Steve Dreher | ... | sound assistant |
| Russell C. Fager | ... | recording assistant (as Russell Fager) |
| Nina Fonoroff | ... | sound assistant (as N. Fonaroff) |
| Bernard Nobel | ... | sound recordist (as Bernd Nobel) |
| James Pesce | ... | sound assistant (as Jim Pesce) |
| Larry Scharf | ... | live music recordist (as Larry Sharf) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Anderson | ... | electrician |
| David Beckerman | ... | best boy / key grip (as David Lee Beckerman) |
| Charles Blackwell | ... | assistant camera |
| Alfonso Cacioppo | ... | grip (as Alphonso Cacioppo) |
| Cathy Campbell | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Chappell | ... | camera operator |
| Martha Cooper | ... | still photographer |
| Scott Devitte | ... | assistant camera (as Scott Devitt) |
| Lou Diamond | ... | electrician |
| Ed Dyson | ... | assistant camera |
| Mike Edwards | ... | assistant camera |
| Bill Floyd | ... | assistant camera |
| Vincent Galindez | ... | gaffer (as Vicente Galendes) |
| Dan Goldman | ... | grip |
| Claude Graham | ... | assistant camera / electrician |
| Denis Hann | ... | assistant camera / grip |
| Chirine El Khadem | ... | assistant camera (as Chirine El Khaden) |
| William Klayer | ... | gaffer (as Bill Klayer) |
| Marc Kroll | ... | electrician |
| John McNulty | ... | camera operator |
| Mike Nagan | ... | grip |
| Margo Peters | ... | electrician |
| Greta Schiller | ... | camera operator |
| Sekou Shepard | ... | assistant camera / camera operator |
| Stanford Singer | ... | assistant camera (as Stan Singer) |
| Bronwyn Woodhead | ... | grip |
Animation Department
| Joey Ahlbum | ... | animation |
| Daze | ... | painter: artwork |
| Jane Dickson | ... | animation assistant |
| Dondi | ... | painter: artwork |
| B. High | ... | animation assistant |
| Johnny 'Crash' Matos | ... | animation assistant (as Crash) / painter: artwork (as Crash) |
| Noc | ... | animation assistant |
| Lee Quiñones | ... | painter: artwork (as 'Lee' George Quinones) |
| Revolt | ... | animation assistant |
| Daniel Scott | ... | animation assistant |
| Andrew Witten | ... | animation assistant (as Zephyr) / animation / titles (as Zephyr) |
Music Department
| Fab 5 Freddy | ... | musical director (as Fred Braithwaite) |
| Lenny Ferrari | ... | percussion |
| Grand Wizard Theodore | ... | soundtrack performer |
| Grandmaster Flash | ... | soundtrack performer |
| David Harper | ... | musician: bass |
| Chris Stein | ... | background music / musician: synthesized guitar |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cathy Campbell | ... | script supervisor |
| Cyndy Schneidau | ... | script supervisor (as Cindy Schneidau) |
Additional Crew
| Gabriel Icaza | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Kaye | ... | production assistant |
| David Koch | ... | production assistant |
| Charles Lum | ... | production assistant |
| Jorge Pupo | ... | production assistant (as George Pupo) |
| Alfredo Valez | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Henry Chalfant | ... | special thanks |
| Daze | ... | special thanks |
| Doze | ... | special thanks |
| Duro | ... | special thanks |
| Fab 5 Freddy | ... | special thanks (as Fab Five Freddy) |
| Futura | ... | special thanks |
| Fred 'Caz' Glover | ... | special thanks (as Caz) |
| Kase 2 | ... | special thanks (as King Kase) |
| Mr. Magic | ... | special thanks |
| Mare | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Martin | ... | special thanks (as Iz the Wiz) |
| Johnny 'Crash' Matos | ... | special thanks (as Crash) |
| Edwin 'Obe' Ortez | ... | special thanks (as Obe) |
| Lady Pink | ... | special thanks |
| Lee Quiñones | ... | special thanks (as Lee) |
| Revolt | ... | special thanks |
| Seen | ... | special thanks (as Seen-UA) |
| Li'l Seen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 3DD Entertainment (1982) (World-wide) (DVD)
- First Run Features (1983) (United States)
- Giant Pictures (2019) (World-wide) (video)
- Japan Music System (2003) (Japan) (DVD)
- Music Box Films (2013) (United States)
- Rhino Entertainment Company (United States) (DVD)
- Rhino Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Universally hailed as the first hip-hop movie, "Wild Style" captures New York's hip-hop culture circa 1981 and several prominent figures including Busy Bee Starski; Fab 5 Freddy; the Cold Crush Brothers; and one of the godfathers of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash. A movie whose influence cannot be underestimated and hailed as the most inspirational hip-hop of movie of all time, "Wild Style" immortalizes the birth of the underground hip-hop scene about to explode around the world, changing the face of music, fashion, art, and a way of life forever. Following street artist Zorro (played by legendary subway artist Lee Quiñones) and his crew as they journey through the streets, projects, and train yards of New York, keeping one step ahead of the cops and their rivals, the film climaxes in one of the most famous hip-hop concerts in history. Featuring the pioneers at the forefront of a cultural revolution including DJs, emcees, and breakers such as Grandmaster Flash, the Chief Rocker Busy Bee, Fab 5 Freddy, the Rock Steady Crew, and the Cold Crush Brothers, "Wild Style" is the greatest hip-hop movie of all time. |
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| Taglines | Break Dancing Graffiti Rap See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The stick-up guys were cast when Charlie Ahearn saw them hanging around the location. Ahearn offered them a prop gun but they insisted on using their real sawed-off shotgun. All of their lines were improvised. See more » |
| Goofs | At 6:18 Hector tells Raymond 'Zoro' to take off his do-rag. Then Ray's hair pops back and forth between being flat from the do-rag to a picked out Afro during their conversation. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | South Bronx Subway Rap See more » |
| Quotes |
'Phade':
Scooby Doo! See more » |