Movie

Original Gangstas

1996 · 99 min

A gritty, old-school revenge thriller with blaxploitation icons, offering tense action and a raw, community-driven fight against gang violence.

Tagline: The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!
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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, violence, crime, family
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
violence
crime
family
justice
Places: small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild