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Original Gangstas
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Original Gangstas

1996-05-10 · 99 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Drama · Crime · Thriller

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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Production details

Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
Po' Boy Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,800,000
Revenue
USD 3,014,000

Top Cast

Fred WilliamsonFred WilliamsonJohn Bookman
Jim BrownJim BrownJake Trevor
Pam GrierPam GrierLaurie Thompson
Paul WinfieldPaul WinfieldReverend Dorsey
Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordGracie Bookman
Oscar Brown Jr.Marvin Bookman
Richard RoundtreeRichard RoundtreeSlick
Ron O'NealRon O'NealBubba
Christopher B. DuncanChristopher B. DuncanSpyro
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.Eddie Bo Smith Jr.Damien
Dru DownDru DownKayo
Shyheim FranklinShyheim FranklinDink
Robert ForsterRobert ForsterDetective Slatten
Charles NapierCharles NapierMayor
Wings HauserWings HauserMichael Casey
Frank PesceFrank PesceDetective Waits
GodfreyGodfreyMarcus
Tim RhozeTim RhozeBlood
Seraiah CarolThelma Jones
Dawn SternDawn SternPrincess

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