Original Gangstas
“The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!”
1996•R•1h 39m•5.6•Released
ActionDramaCrimeThriller
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.
Director
Larry Cohen
Writer
Aubrey K. Rattan
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
Po' Boy Productions
Cast
Fred Williamson
John Bookman
Jim Brown
Jake Trevor
Pam Grier
Laurie Thompson
Paul Winfield
Reverend Dorsey
Isabel Sanford
Gracie Bookman
Oscar Brown Jr.
Marvin Bookman
Richard Roundtree
Slick
Ron O'Neal
Bubba
Christopher B. Duncan
Spyro
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Damien
Dru Down
Kayo
Shyheim Franklin
Dink
Robert Forster
Detective Slatten
Charles Napier
Mayor
Wings Hauser
Michael Casey
Production
Company
Po' Boy Productions
Producer
Fred Williamson
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