Knights of the City

It Was The Night Of Their Lives

A street Gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract.

1986

1h 27min

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Leon Isaac Kennedy
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Nicholas Campbell
Joey
John Mengatti
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Stoney Jackson
Eddie
Jeff Moldovan
Carlos
Jay Amor
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Peter Nicholas
Hairboy
Floyd Levine
McGruder
Michael Ansara
Mr. Delamo
Wendy Barry
Jasmine
Darren Robinson
Fat Boys
Damon Wimbley
Fat Boys
Mark Morales
Fat Boys
Smokey Robinson
Himself
Kurtis Blow
Himself
Janine Turner
Brooke
Harry Wayne Casey
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Deney Terrio
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