Tougher Than Leather

Tougher Than Leather

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

R 1988 · 87 min · ★ 5.5 · Action, Crime, Music

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!

Directed by Rick Rubin · Written by Rick Rubin

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