WILD STYLE

Year: 1983
UK: Metrodome Distribution
Cast: Patti Astor, Lee George Quinones, Sandra Fabara, Carlos Morales, Grand Master Flash, DJ AJ, Busy Bee, Grandmixer D St, Rammellzee, Lisa Lee, Dondi White, Andrew 'Zephyr' Witten, Frosty Freeze, Mr Freeze, Crazy Legs, Prince Ken Swift, Ruby Dee, Dot-a-Rock, Kevie Kev, Grand Wizard Theodore, Prince Whipper Whip, Master Rob, Easy A D, Charlie Chase, Almighty K G, Grandmaster Caz, Tony Tone, J D L, Lil' Rodney Cee, K K Rockwell, Fab Five Freddy, Carl Morano, Glenn O'Brien
Director: Charlie Ahearn
Country: USA
UK: 82 mins
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong language
UK Release Date: 10 August 2007 (Limited Release - London, ICA)
UK DVD Release Date: 10 August 2007


Synopsis

A movie whose influence cannot be underestimated and hailed as the most inspirational hip-hop of movie of all time, WILD STYLE captures the birth of an 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 Quinones and his crew on their journey through the streets, projects and train yards of New York keeping one step ahead of the cops and their rivals on a journey that climaxes in one of the most famous hip-hop concert in history.

Featuring the pioneers at the forefront of a cultural revolution including DJs, rappers and breakers such as Grand Master Flash, The Chief Rocker Busy Bee, Fab Five Freddy, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Bros and a soundtrack from Blondie's Chris Stein, WILD STYLE is the greatest hip-hop movie of all time.

DVD EXTRAS

Director's Commentary
Interviews with Cast & Crew including Charlie *Ahearn, Fred 'Fab Five Freddy' Brathwaite and Lee *Quinones
Bongo Barbershop
The Chief Rocker Busy Bee
Busy on the Beach
Amphitheatre Jam
Out-takes
Music Video
Theatrical Trailer
Wild Style 25th Anniversary Double CD preview
Wild Style The Sampler book preview