Original Gangstas 1996
“The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Network
- Po' Boy Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Original Gangstas?
Original Gangstas is a 1996 action, drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Larry Cohen that is set and filmed in Gary, Indiana. The movie features a cast of notable actors including Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Jim Brown, Richard Roundtree, Ron O'Neal, Paul Winfield, and Isabel Sanford.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- May 10, 1996
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Po' Boy Productions
- Budget
- $4,800,000
- Revenue
- $3,014,000
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 38 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Po' Boy Productions
Where to watch in United States
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Original Gangstas is a 1996 action, drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Larry Cohen that is set and filmed in Gary, Indiana. The movie features a cast of notable actors including Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Jim Brown, Richard Roundtree, Ron O'Neal, Paul Winfield, and Isabel Sanford. The plot centers on a local gang known as the Rebels, who exert control over the streets of Gary. When a storekeeper named Marvin Bookman is shot by the gang for providing information to the police regarding a drive-by shooting, his son returns home. The son, who is a former NFL star and a founder of the Rebel gang, decides to intervene. With the assistance of his friends, he attempts to dismantle the organization and address the violence in his own way. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, was released in the United States on May 10, 1996, and carries an R rating.
Should you watch it?
“A former NFL star returns home to destroy the gang that shot his father.”
- Features an ensemble of Blaxploitation film stars including Fred Williamson and Pam Grier
- Offers fast-paced action-thriller elements
- Set in the urban environment of Gary, Indiana
- The film focuses on adults living in a crime-ridden area taking matters into their own hands
Watch it if you enjoy action-thrillers featuring Blaxploitation stars fighting to rid a town of criminals.
This is a fast-paced action-thriller rated R about adults taking matters into their own hands in a crime-ridden area.
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Is Original Gangstas worth watching?
The film is a fast-paced action-thriller featuring an ensemble of Blaxploitation stars.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What genres does the movie fall into?
The movie is categorized as action, drama, crime, and thriller.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Larry Cohen.
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