Original Gangstas (1996)
The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!
99 min
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.
- Release date
- May 10, 1996
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $4,800,000
- Box office
- $3,014,000
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Trailer
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
- Richard Roundtree as Slick
- Ron O'Neal as Bubba
- Christopher B. Duncan as Spyro
- Eddie Bo Smith Jr. as Damien
- Shyheim Franklin as Dink
- Robert Forster as Detective Slatten
- Charles Napier as Mayor
- Wings Hauser as Michael Casey
- Frank Pesce as Detective Waits
- Godfrey as Marcus
- Tim Rhoze as Blood
- Dawn Stern as Princess
- Linda Bright Clay as Lisa Bookman
- Kevin Watson as Bobby
- Scarface as Rebel Guard at Party
Crew
- Larry Cohen · Director
- Aubrey K. Rattan · Writer
- Fred Williamson · Producer
- Vladimir Horunzhy · Composer
- Carlos González · Cinematographer
- Peter B. Ellis · Editor
- David Kern · Editor
- Craig Campobasso · Casting director
- Elayne Barbara Ceder · Production designer