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The Show
Directed by	Brian Robbins
Produced by	Brian Robbins Michael Tollin
Starring	Russell Simmons
Music by	Stanley Clarke
Cinematography	Dasal Banks Larry Banks Stephen Consentino Ericson Core John L. Demps Jr. Michael Negrin John Simmons
Editing by	Michael Schultz
Distributed by	Savoy Pictures Rysher Entertainment
Release date(s)	August 20, 1995
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Show is a 1995 documentary film about hip hop music. It was directed by Brian Robbins and featured interviews with some of hip hop's biggest names. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons stars in and narrates the film. The film grossed $1,482,892 in its opening weekend and $2,702,578 during its theatrical run.

Cast [edit]

• Afrika Bambaataa
• The Notorious B.I.G.
• Kurtis Blow
• Sean "Puffy" Combs
• Snoop Doggy Dogg
• Dr. Dre
• Warren G
• Andre Harrell of Uptown Records
• Kid Capri
• LL Cool J
• Craig Mack
• Method Man
• Melle Mel
• Naughty by Nature
• Raekwon
• Run-D.M.C.
• Slick Rick
• Russell Simmons
• Tha Dogg Pound
• Twinz
• Whodini
• Wu-Tang Clan

Soundtrack [edit]

A soundtrack consisting entirely of hip hop was released on August 15, 1995 by Def Jam Recordings. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at 4 on the Billboard 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and was certified platinum on October 16, 1995.

External links [edit]

• The Show at AllRovi
• The Show at the Internet Movie Database