Breakin'

1984

Breakin'

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Movie Info

The first major breakdancing film, Breakin' stars Lucinda Dickey as a dancing student who dislikes the hidebound regimen of her demanding teacher. She breaks free from terpischorean tradition when she befriends a bunch of street kids devoted to breakdancing. Within a year of its release, Breakin' spawned a sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Cast

Michael Chambers
as Turbo / Tony
Lucinda Dickey
as Kelly / Special K
Adolpho "Shabba Doo" Quinones
as Ozone
Adolfo Quinones
as Ozone / Orlando
Ben Lokey
as Franco
Phineas Newborn III
as Adam
Christopher McDonald
as James
Bruno 'Pop N' Taco' Falcon
as Electro Rock No. 1
Timothy 'Poppin' Pete' Solomon
as Electro Rock No. 2
Anna 'Lollipop' Sanchez
as Electro Rock No. 3
Ice-T
as Rap Talker
Peter Bromilow
as Judge
Eleanor Zee
as Judge
Shabba-Doo
as Ozone
Scott Cooper
as Judge
Eb Lottimer
as Judge's Assistant
T.C. Laughlin II
as Vickey
Ric Mancini
as Joe the Cook
Lyla Graham
as Caroline Divine
Bea Silvern
as Jennifer Sweet
Gwendolyn Brown
as Sophie Cunningham
Andre Landzaat
as Waiter
Dalton Cathey
as Producer
Larry Newburg
as Producer
Lisa Freeman
as Waitress
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Audience Reviews for Breakin'

  • Dec 06, 2012
    This movie was a lot better than I expected. Yes, it is cheesy, but it has a great message for youth which still holds true. Plus the music is awesome, the dancing is amazing, and it makes you want to get out of your seat and start breakin' along with them. This movie is a lot of fun.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jun 25, 2008
    The Grandfather of every "dancer with a dream" movie - and it's hard to dislike it.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 09, 2008
    wow I would have never dressed like that!! still nice music through all the movie.. this was the granfather of step up and you got served!! I prefer the new ones even that the music is the same bits and pieces from here and there!!!
    Sergio E Super Reviewer
  • Feb 21, 2008
    Gloriously bad, but meant to be cutting edge. Good times.
    Robert C Super Reviewer
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