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'Rappin' is a 1985 film directed by Joel Silberg, written by Adam Friedman and Robert J. Litz, produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus and starring Mario Van Peebles. The film is a sequel to 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo', and is also known as 'Breakdance 3'. Although it features Ice-T (who featured in 'Breakin' and 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo'), 'Rappin'' has a plot unconnected to the previous two films and features different lead characters and locations.

Plot



Rappin' John Hood (Van Peebles), an ex-convict, attempts to save his neighborhood from developers and hoodlums. Around the same time, one of the hoodlums' girlfriend, Dixie, persuades him to audition for a rap recording contract. Their interactions develop into a relationship.

Cast



* Mario Van Peebles as John Hood

* Rutanya Alda as Cecilia

* Eyde Byrde as Grandma

* Rony Clanton as Cedric

* Charles Grant as Duane

* Melvin Plowden as "Fats"

* Jessie Daniels, Antoine Lundy, Stevie D. Lundy, Charles Nelson, Trisco Pearson as The Force M.D.s

* Richie Abanes as Richie

* Harry Goz as Thorndike

* Kadeem Hardison as "Moon"

* Eriq La Salle as "Ice"

* Leo O'Brien as Allan

* Thomas Ross as Thomas

* Joe Schad as Burton

* Tasia Valenza as Dixie

* Eugene Wilde as Himself

* Richy Givens as Gangster

Production



Mario Van Peebles' raps were overdubbed by Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang, who also wrote one part. The film was filmed in and around Pittsburgh.

Ice-T's small role is uncredited and he reportedly provided the rhymes, including the hero's climactic lines, "Can't stop / Won't stop / Climbing that mountain 'till we reach the top!"

Featured songs



* Born to love - Claudja Barry

* Rappin' Lovebug Starski

* Snack Attack Melvin Plowden, Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Kadeem Hardison, Richie Abanes

* The Fight Rap Lovebug Starski

* Neighborhood Walk Mario Van Peebles

* Itchin' For A Scratch The Force M.D.'s

* Flame In The Fire Warren Mills

* Call Me D. Terrell

* If You Want To (FU12) Lajuan Carter

* Golly Gee Tuff, Inc.

* First Love Never Dies Eugene Wilde, Joanna Gardner

Reception



The film earned $2.9 million at the US box office.Andrew Yule, 'Hollywood a Go-Go: The True Story of the Cannon Film Empire', Sphere Books, 1987 p111

References




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