Action ·Drama ·Crime ·Thriller · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 39m

Original Gangstas

Original Gangstas poster
Director
Larry Cohen
Cast
Fred Williamson as John Bookman Jim Brown as Jake Trevor Pam Grier as Laurie Thompson Paul Winfield as Reverend Dorsey Isabel Sanford as Gracie Bookman Oscar Brown Jr. as Marvin Bookman
Crew
Carlos González — Director of Photography David Kern — Editor Peter B. Ellis — Editor Aubrey K. Rattan — Writer Fred Williamson — Producer Elayne Barbara Ceder — Production Design
Tagline

The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Original Gangstas — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
gangstervigilanteblaxploitation cinemashootoutb moviedrive by shootinggang violencehand to hand combat
Key Collaborators
Larry Cohen Director Carlos González Director of Photography David Kern Editor Peter B. Ellis Editor Aubrey K. Rattan Writer Fred Williamson Producer Elayne Barbara Ceder Production Design Lisa Moffie Costume Design
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