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Original Gangstas

Original Gangstas

The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!

19965.61h 39m

Overview

The Rebels rule the streets of Gary, Indiana. They shoot storekeeper Marvin Bookman for giving the police information about a drive-by shooting they committed. Marvin’s son, former NFL star and Rebel founder John returns to be with his father and, with a little help from some friends, to destroy the gang his way.

Directed by Larry Cohen
Written by Aubrey K. Rattan
Produced by Fred Williamson
Box OfficeBudget: $4.8MRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Fred Williamson

Fred Williamson

John Bookman

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Jake Trevor

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Laurie Thompson

Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

Reverend Dorsey

Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Gracie Bookman

O

Oscar Brown Jr.

Marvin Bookman

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Slick

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Bubba

Christopher B. Duncan

Christopher B. Duncan

Spyro

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Damien

Themes & Keywords

gangstervigilanteblaxploitation cinemashootoutb moviedrive by shootinggang violencehand to hand combat

About Original Gangstas

Original Gangstas is a action, drama, crime, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of gangster, vigilante, blaxploitation cinema, shootout, b movie, drive by shooting. Directed by Larry Cohen, it stars Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Pam Grier. The Rebels rule the streets of Gary, Indiana. They shoot storekeeper Marvin Bookman for giving the police information about a drive-by shooting they committed. Marvin’s son, former NFL star and Rebel founder John returns to be with his father and, with a little help from some friends, to destroy the gang his way.

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