Original Gangstas (1996)

Barbershop Badass

When the gang terrorizes his barbershop, Bookman (Fred Williamson) fights back, with some timely help from Jake (Jim Brown).

Directed by Larry Cohen.

© MGM 2013

Released in 1996 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Thug
  • character-type: Good Guy
  • character-type: Gangster
  • action: Punch
  • action: Fight
  • action: Help
  • editors-choice: Tuff Guys
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Crime Action
  • secondary-genre: Blaxploitation
  • secondary-genre: Action & Adventure
  • mood: Exciting
  • mood: Violent
  • mood: Campy
  • prop: Knife
  • setting: Barber Shop
  • theme: Strength
  • theme: Aggression
  • theme: Teamwork
  • theme: Vengeance
  • actor: Dru Down
  • actor: Jim Brown
  • actor: Fred Williamson
  • director: Larry Cohen
  • producer: Wolf Schmidt
  • producer: Fred Williamson
  • producer: Vladimir Horunzhy
  • producer: Linda Williamson
  • cinematographer: Carlos González
  • composer: Vladimir Horunzhy
  • editor: Peter B. Ellis
  • editor: David Kern
  • costume-designer: Lisa Moffie
  • production-designer: Elayne Barbara Ceder
  • role-name: Jake Trevor
  • role-name: Kayo
  • role-name: John Bookman
  • screenwriter: Aubrey K. Rattan
  • year: 1996
  • studio: MGM

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