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Big Fun in the Big Town is a Dutch music documentary made by the VPRO in 1986. It was directed by Bram van Splunteren and presented by Belgian TV presenter Marcel Vanthilt. The documentary was shot on location in New York City and consisted of two parts, one about rock singer Iggy Pop and the Stooges, the other about the American hip hop scene. The latter turned out to have a much bigger impact on the Dutch music scene and enjoys a cult classic status among hiphop fans.
Original Release
06/06/1986
US Release
06/06/1986
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bill Adler | Self |
Dennis Bell | Self |
Vito Bruno | Self |
DJ Hurricane | Self |
Suliamen El Hadi | Self |
Doug E. Fresh | Himself / Self |
Grandmaster Flash | Himself / Self |
Jam Master Jay | Self / Himself |
LL Cool J | Himself / Self |
Mr. Magic | Self |
Directors
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bill Adler | Self |
Dennis Bell | Self |
Vito Bruno | Self |
DJ Hurricane | Self |
Suliamen El Hadi | Self |
Doug E. Fresh | Himself / Self |
Grandmaster Flash | Himself / Self |
Jam Master Jay | Self / Himself |
LL Cool J | Himself / Self |
Mr. Magic | Self |
Biz Markie | Himself / Self |
Marley Marl | Self |
Darryl McDaniels | Self |
M.C. Shan | Self |
Roxanne Shanté | Self |
Joseph Simmons | Self |
Russell Simmons | Self |
Marcel Vanthilt | Self - Host |
John Bradley | Himself / Self |