Original Gangstas

Overview

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.

Directed by Larry Cohen

Top cast

Fred Williamson

John Bookman

Jim Brown

Jake Trevor

Pam Grier

Laurie Thompson

Paul Winfield

Reverend Dorsey

Isabel Sanford

Gracie Bookman

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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

Frank Pesce

Detective Waits

Godfrey

Marcus

Tim Rhoze

Blood

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Seraiah Carol

Thelma Jones

Dawn Stern

Princess

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