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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

It's Tough To Be A Black Hero.

19886.31h 28m

Overview

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans
Written by Keenen Ivory Wayans
Produced by Carl Craig, Peter McCarthy
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $13.0M

Top Cast

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Jack Spade

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

John Slade

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

Flyguy

Steve James

Steve James

Kung Fu Joe

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Hammer

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Slammer

Ja'net DuBois

Ja'net DuBois

Ma Bell

Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Cheryl

John Vernon

John Vernon

Mr. Big

Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager

Lt. Baker

Themes & Keywords

heropimpghettoblack humorclowningblaxploitation cinema

About I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a comedy, action, crime film released in 1988 exploring themes of hero, pimp, ghetto, black humor, clowning, blaxploitation cinema. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, it stars Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas. Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

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