Original Gangstas (1996)
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
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Fred Williamson as John Bookman |
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Jim Brown as Jake Trevor |
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Pam Grier as Laurie Thompson |
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Paul Winfield as Reverend Dorsey |
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Isabel Sanford as Gracie Bookman |
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Oscar Brown Jr. as Marvin Bookman |
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Richard Roundtree as Slick |
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Ron O'Neal as Bubba |
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Christopher B. Duncan as Spyro |
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Eddie Bo Smith Jr. as Damien |
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Dru Down as Kayo |
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Shyheim Franklin as Dink |
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Robert Forster as Detective Slatten |
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Charles Napier as Mayor |
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Wings Hauser as Michael Casey |
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Frank Pesce as Detective Waits |
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Godfrey as Marcus |
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Tim Rhoze as Blood |
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Seraiah Carol as Thelma Jones |
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Dawn Stern as Princess |
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Timothy Lewis as Kenny Thompson |
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Linda Bright Clay as Lisa Bookman |
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Kevin Watson as Bobby |
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Anthony Snowden as Doctor |
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Nick Edenetti as TV Announcer |
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Jacqueline Swike as TV News Reporter |
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Kimberly Shufford as Lady in Gym |
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Idella Haywood as 2nd Lady in Gym |
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Raymond Taylor as Boy Left in Street |
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Scarface as Rebel Guard at Party |
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Bushwick Bill as Party Cigar Smoker |
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Dani Girl as Dancer at Party |
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Luniz as Customers at Thelma's Cafe |
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The Chi-Lites as The Chi-Lites |
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Bishop Don Magic Juan as Big Brother (uncredited) |
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Yukmouth as Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) |
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Numskull as Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) |
| Directing | Larry Cohen | Director |
| Writing | Aubrey K. Rattan | Writer |
| Camera | Carlos González | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Benjamin Beardwood | Dialogue Editor |
| Sound | Joe Earle | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Eric Erickson | Foley Editor |
| Sound | Jim Fitzpatrick | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Scott Ganary | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Mitch Gettleman | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Dennis Gray | Dialogue Editor |
| Sound | David Hankins | Foley Editor |
| Sound | James Hebenstreit | ADR Editor |
| Sound | Kenneth L. Johnson | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Alyson Dee Moore | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Myron Nettinga | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Ralph Osborn | Dialogue Editor |
| Sound | Nancy Parker | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Steve Pederson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Greg Steele | ADR Mixer |
| Sound | J. Byron Smith | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Tami Treadwell | ADR Recordist |
| Sound | Keenan Wyatt | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Richard Taylor | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Production | Wolf Schmidt | Executive Producer |
| Production | Fred Williamson | Producer |
| Production | Linda Williamson | Line Producer |
| Production | Vladimir Horunzhy | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Vladimir Horunzhy | Music |
| Editing | Peter B. Ellis | Editor |
| Editing | David Kern | Editor |
| Production | Craig Campobasso | Casting |
| Art | Elayne Barbara Ceder | Production Design |
| Art | Aaron Holden | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lisa Moffie | Costume Design |
| Crew | Bob Shelley | Special Effects |
| Crew | Bob Minor | Stunt Coordinator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Connie Kallos | Key Hair Stylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Connie Kallos | Key Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Tony Brubaker | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Darren Bond | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Joe Caballero | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Ousaun Elam | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Dwayne McGee | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Bobby Stuart | Utility Stunts |
| Crew | Gerard 'Gus' Williams | Utility Stunts |
| Directing | Paul Kurta | Second Unit Director |
| Directing | Forrest L. Futrell | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Brian W. Boyd | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Tim Christenson | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Scott Jager | Location Manager |
| Directing | Linda Leifer | Script Supervisor |