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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.7 / 100
1996·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 39m

ORIGINAL GANGSTAS

“The original bad boys are stepping up in '96!”

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.

Above the Line
Larry Cohen, Fred Williamson·DirectorAubrey K. Rattan·WriterCarlos González·Director of PhotographyVladimir Horunzhy·MusicPeter B. Ellis·Editor
Cast
Fred Williamson·John BookmanJim Brown·Jake TrevorPam Grier·Laurie ThompsonPaul Winfield·Reverend DorseyIsabel Sanford·Gracie BookmanOscar Brown Jr.·Marvin BookmanRichard Roundtree·SlickRon O'Neal·BubbaChristopher B. Duncan·SpyroEddie Bo Smith Jr.·Damien
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Larry Cohen·Director
Writing· 1
Aubrey K. Rattan·Writer
Camera· 1
Carlos González·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Peter B. Ellis·EditorDavid Kern·Editor
Sound & Music· 21
Vladimir Horunzhy·MusicBenjamin Beardwood·Dialogue EditorJoe Earle·Sound Effects EditorEric Erickson·Foley EditorJim Fitzpatrick·Sound Re-Recording MixerScott Ganary·Sound Re-Recording MixerMitch Gettleman·Sound Effects EditorDennis Gray·Dialogue EditorDavid Hankins·Foley EditorJames Hebenstreit·ADR EditorKenneth L. Johnson·Sound Effects EditorAlyson Dee Moore·Foley ArtistMyron Nettinga·Sound Effects EditorRalph Osborn·Dialogue EditorNancy Parker·Foley ArtistSteve Pederson·Sound Re-Recording MixerGreg Steele·ADR MixerJ. Byron Smith·Sound MixerTami Treadwell·ADR RecordistKeenan Wyatt·Boom OperatorRichard Taylor·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 2
Elayne Barbara Ceder·Production DesignLisa Moffie·Costume Design
Production· 2
Wolf Schmidt·Executive ProducerFred Williamson·Producer
By the Numbers
51.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
53%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -37%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Original Gangstas's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990000
#FFCC00
#330000
Mood
Intense, Gritty, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of characters against a red and orange background. In the upper half, three individuals are prominently displayed: a man in a gree”

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Key Elements
RevolverSubmachine GunCigarKnitted CapFlat CapBeret
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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