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Original Gangstas

R19961h 39mLarry Cohen
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 53%
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"The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!"

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.

ActionDramaCrimeThriller
GangsterVigilanteBlaxploitation CinemaShootoutB MovieDrive By ShootingGang ViolenceHand To Hand Combat

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What is Original Gangstas (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in Original Gangstas?

Original Gangstas stars Fred Williamson (John Bookman), Jim Brown (Jake Trevor), Pam Grier (Laurie Thompson), Paul Winfield (Reverend Dorsey), Isabel Sanford (Gracie Bookman). The film was directed by Larry Cohen.

How long is Original Gangstas?

Original Gangstas has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Original Gangstas worth watching?

Original Gangstas holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Action, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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