Rooftops
"It's the only place to be."
Originally released in 1989. Rooftops is a action/crime film. directed by Robert Wise.
Starring Jason Gedrick, Troy Byer, and Eddie Velez
Synopsis
T, as most of his friends, lives in a self-constructed 'house', built on top of an old building in the city. Their one passion is 'combat'. Combat is a dance/streetfight during which the contestants try to push each other out of the arena, while not allowed to actually touch each other. When drugdealers move into the neighbourhood and kill T's best friend he embarks on a mission to eradicate the drug-presence in the neigbourhood. His friends are reluctant to help though, knowing what happened to T's friend when he crossed them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Koch Company
- Mark/Jett Productions
- New Visions Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rooftops about?
T, as most of his friends, lives in a self-constructed 'house', built on top of an old building in the city. Their one passion is 'combat'. Combat is a dance/streetfight during which the contestant...
Who directed Rooftops?
Rooftops was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is Rooftops?
Rooftops has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Rooftops released?
Rooftops was released on March 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rooftops?
The main cast of Rooftops includes Jason Gedrick, Troy Byer, Eddie Velez, Tisha Campbell, Alexis Cruz.