Original Gangstas(1996)
The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!
Original Gangstas Synopsis
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.
Original Gangstas (1996) is a action, drama, crime and thriller film directed by Larry Cohen, released on May 10, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Pam Grier and Paul Winfield. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Aubrey K. Rattan
- Producers:
- Fred Williamson
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos González
- Production:
- Po' Boy Productions
- Budget:
- $4,800,000
- Revenue:
- $3,014,000
- Status:
- Released
Original Gangstas (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Original Gangstas before you stream it.
Original Gangstas Cast & Crew
Main 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.
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
Dru Down
as Kayo
Shyheim Franklin
as Dink
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Aubrey K. Rattan, produced by Fred Williamson.
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Original Gangstas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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Original Gangstas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Original Gangstas online?
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Original Gangstas (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Original Gangstas?
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The main cast of Original Gangstas (1996) includes Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, Paul Winfield and Isabel Sanford. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Original Gangstas released?
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Original Gangstas was released on May 10, 1996 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Original Gangstas worth watching?
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Original Gangstas (1996) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Original Gangstas?
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Yes. The official Original Gangstas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.