Tougher Than Leather movie poster

Tougher Than Leather

"This time they've been pushed too far. Now someone else is gonna dance to the music."

September 26, 1988 1h 27m 5.3/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Tougher Than Leather is a action/crime film. directed by Rick Rubin. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, and Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

Synopsis

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!

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Box Office $3.6M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$3,582,760

Production Companies

  • New Line Cinema
  • Def American Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tougher Than Leather about?

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 Be...

Who directed Tougher Than Leather?

Tougher Than Leather was directed by Rick Rubin.

How long is Tougher Than Leather?

Tougher Than Leather has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Tougher Than Leather released?

Tougher Than Leather was released on September 26, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tougher Than Leather?

The main cast of Tougher Than Leather includes Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin.