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UNITED STATES · 1996

Original Gangstas

Larry Cohen
gang violence redemption street justice father and son urban crime
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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.

Year1996
CountryUnited States
DirectorLarry Cohen
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