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| Original Gangstas
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Theatrical Release Poster
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| Country
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 USA
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| Directed by
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Larry Cohen
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| Release Date
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1996
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| Language
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English
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| Studio
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Po' Boy Productions
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| Distributor
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Orion Pictures
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Original Gangstas is a 1996 Blaxploitation action movie, directed by Larry Cohen and starring Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Jim Brown, and Richard Roundtree. The story is set in Gary, Indiana, where the street gang, known as Rebels, terrorize the community. Pro football coach John Bookman and boxer Jake Trevor, both Gary natives, return to the town when Jake's son and John's father fall victims of Rebels. Years ago John and Jake were founders of Rebels gang, now they have to stop their successors.
The following weapons were used in the film Original Gangstas:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
During the first encounter with the Rebels gang John Bookman (Fred Williamson) disarms one of the thugs from his Smith & Wesson Military & Police revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special
He threatens his opponents by holding the gun at the unlucky hoodlum's groin.
The rounded front sight allows to identify the revolver as M&P model rather than Model 10.
John puts the revolver in crate.
Smith & Wesson Model 66
In the same scene one of the gang members has the Smith & Wesson Model 66 revolver. Similar looking revolver is briefly seen in hands of Kayo (Dru Down).
Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum
The man at the right draws his revolver.
The revolver is seen on the ground at the left.
Kayo (in center) holds the supposed Model 66 revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model 60
A stainless steel snub nose revolver with full underlug is seen in hands of a gang member. Smith & Wesson Model 60 with 2" barrel is a possible guess.
Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 Special / .357 Magnum
The revolver is seen at the right.
N-frame Smith & Wesson
In one scene the bodyguard of crime boss Big Brother holds a large revolver, probably N-frame Smith & Wesson, thought it's hard to say if it is .357 or .44 caliber.
For comparison: Smith & Wesson Model 27 with Patridge Sights - .357 Magnum
For comparison: Smith & Wesson Model 29 - .44 Magnum
The man in violet suit holds the revolver.
Unidentified revolvers
In one scene Marcus (Godfrey) holds an unidentified revolver.
Marcus loads the revolver.
A revolver is briefly seen in hands of Diablos gang member.
The thug holds the revolver at the background.
Pistols
Desert Eagle Mark I
John Bookman (Fred Williamson) uses the Desert Eagle Mark I during the night shootout.
IMI Desert Eagle Mark I - .357 Magnum. First model of Desert Eagle put into production. Note the "teardrop"-shaped safety, the most distinctive feature of the Mark I compared to later Eagle models.
John inspects the
AR-18. Desert Eagle is tucked at his belt.
John draws the Desert Eagle.
John holds the Desert Eagle on the promotion image. Here it can be clearly seen to be Mark I.
Smith & Wesson 659
During the attack on Marvin Bookman's (Oscar Brown Jr.) grocery store Kayo (Dru Down) holds the Smith & Wesson 659. Then he gives the pistol to Bobby (Kevin Watson), ordering him to kill Marvin. The pistol appears to be early model with fixed sights, rounded trigger guard and non-ambidextrous safety.
Smith & Wesson 659, early model with rounded trigger guard and non-ambidextrous safety - 9x19mm. Unlike the sample, the screen gun has fixed sights.
Kayo threatens Marvin Bookman.
He gives the pistol to Bobby.
A good view of the pistol. Note non-ambidextrous safety.
Smith & Wesson 39
What appears to be the Smith & Wesson 39 is seen in hands of a gang member during the first encounter of John Bookman with the gang. During the climactic night shootout Laurie Thompson (Pam Grier), being disarmed of her Micro Uzi, picks up a S&W 39 from a dead gang member. Unlike the first pistol, this one has pearl grips.
Smith & Wesson 39 - 9x19mm
The thug aims his pistol at John.
The pistol is partially seen on the ground at the bottom right.
Laurie picks up the pistol. It seems to have pearl grips.
Beretta 92FS/Taurus PT92
What appears to be a Beretta 92FS or a Taurus PT92 is seen in hands of a gang member during the night shootout.
Taurus PT92AF - Earliest Model with no Decocker, the lever is only a Safety and does not turn downwards like the later models - 9x19mm
A thug at the foreground fires a Beretta-style pistol.
Unidentified pistols
Spyro (Christopher B. Duncan), second-in-command in Rebels gang, carries an unidentified pistol.
Spyro carries the pistol tucked at his pants.
Spyro holds the pistol at Bobby's head.
Another view of the scene.
Spyro holds the pistol during the night shootout.
In one scene a female gang member holds a pistol.
A woman of Big Brother's gang holds a pistol.
Blood (Tim Rhoze), the leader of The Diablos gang, holds a pistol in one scene.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
The Uzi, fitted with foregrip, is seen among the guns, purchased by John Bookman (Fred Williamson). It isn't used in action.
IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm
John's firearms. The Uzi with foregrip is seen on floor.
Jake Trevor (
Jim Brown) holds the Uzi on the promotion image. It is a standard version contrary to the foregrip-fitted Uzi that is seen on screen.
Micro Uzi
Several Micro Uzi SMGs are among the guns, purchased by John Bookman (Fred Williamson). During the drive-by attack on Diablos both John and Jake Trevor (Jim Brown) use Micro Uzi SMGs. Micro Uzi is Laurie Thompson's (Pam Grier) gun during the night shootout. Gang members also use Micro Uzi.
IMI Micro Uzi with 32-round magazine - 9x19mm
John's firearms. The Micro Uzi is seen on the floor.
Jack (driving) and John fire from the car.
A gang member (at the right) fires Micro Uzi from the car.
Laurie holds the Micro Uzi.
Kayo (
Dru Down) manages to disarm Laurie.
Heckler & Koch HK94 (visually modified as MP5A3)
Heckler & Koch HK94, chopped and converted to resemble MP5A3, is Jake Trevor's (Jim Brown) main weapon during the night shootout.
The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm
John's firearms. The "MP5" is seen on the crate in center.
Jake in ambush. Note that the gun lacks the paddle magazine release that allows to identify it as HK94.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1887 with M203 Grenade Launcher
In two scenes John Bookman (Fred Williamson) uses the Winchester Model 1887 shotgun, fitted with M203 grenade launcher. The first version, used during the attack on Diablos gang, looks very similar to the gun, seen in The Long Kiss Goodnight (filmed the same year). It has sawed-off stock and shortened barrel, and the front foregrip is removed to allow for the attachment of the UGBL. The second version, used during the climactic shootout, has full stock, but all other features of the gun are same.
Sawed off Winchester Model 1887 (Norinco Replica) - 12 gauge
Winchester 1887/1901 shotgun - 10 gauge
M203 grenade launcher - 40mm
John fires his weapon from the car. It is pistol-gripped version.
John holds the gun during the night shootout.
SPAS-12
Bubba (Ron O'Neal) uses SPAS-12 shotgun during the night shootout.
Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed - 12 gauge
Bubba appears with his shotgun.
Bubba with SPAS-12 at the left.
Bubba reloads his shotgun.
Mossberg 500 Bullpup
A Mossberg 500 Bullpup is seen among the firearms, purchased by John Bookman. It isn't used in action.
Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge
John's firearms. The Mossberg 500 Bullpup is seen on the floor at the left.
Unidentified shotgun 1
In one scene a shotgun is briefly seen in hands of a gang member. It appears to be stainless or nickel plated and has pistol grip.
A man at the left fires the shotgun.
Unidentified shotgun 2
A gang member fires unidentified pump action shotgun during the night shootout.
The man at the left holds the shotgun.
Rifles and Assault Rifles
Ruger Mini-14
During the night shootout Slick (Richard Roundtree) is armed with Ruger Mini-14 with folding stock. Mini-14GB with folding stock is seen in hands of a gang member.
Stainless steel Ruger Mini-14 F with folding stock and 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm
Slick appears with his Mini-14 in hands.
Pistol grip and 30-round magazine are seen.
Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56x45mm
A gang member at the background fires Mini-14 GB.
Armalite AR-18
Several AR-18s are among the guns, purchased by John Bookman (Fred Williamson). Marcus (Godfrey) uses the AR-18 in the night shootout. In the final scene Blood (Tim Rhoze), the leader of The Diablos gang, uses AR-18 with sniper scope. Some Rebels and Diablos are briefly seen with AR-18s.
Armalite AR-18 – 5.56x45mm
John inspects the AR-18. He also has the
Desert Eagle at his belt.
A gun dealer holds the AR-18 in center.
John's firearms. Three AR-18s are leaning against the crate while another one with sniper scope lies on the foreground.
Marcus fires the AR-18 from the rooftop.
Blood holds his AR-18 in the final scene.
M16A1
M16A1s are widely used by street gangs members.
Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
One of The Diablos holds the M16.
A gun dealer in center carries the M16 on sling.
Gang members get the crate with M16s.
Another view of the scene.
Gang members with M16s in shootout.
CAR-15
Some CAR-15-style carbines are also seen in several scenes.
Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56x45mm. This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM-177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.
What appears to be CAR-15-style carbine is seen in the car (at the far left).
A gang member at the left holds the carbine. The flash hider is seen.
The retractable stock can be seen.
Kayo (
Dru Down) takes the carbine from another gang member.
A carbine is seen at the left.
M16 (unclear model)
An M16 of unclear model is seen among the guns, purchased by John Bookman. It is fitted with M203 grenade launcher and some sighting device.
M16A1 (5.56x45mm) with M203 40mm grenade launcher
M16 with M203 UBGL is seen in the crate in center.
John's firearms. The M16 with M203 UBGL and sighting device is seen on the floor.
Valmet M82
In the opening scene Kayo (Dru Down) uses the Valmet M82 to commit a murder. Later the M82 is used by the leader of Rebels, Damien (Eddie Bo Smith Jr.).
Kayo holds the M82 on promotion image.
Damien fires his gun during the night shootout.
The bullpup outlook is seen.
Other Weapons
M203 Grenade Launcher
M203 grenade launchers are used with M16 and Winchester Model 1887.
M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm. The original M203, intended for attachment to full length M16s and to carbines with a barrel step. This M203 example has its forward barrel clamp removed.
John's firearms. The M16 with M203 UBGL and sighting device is seen on the floor.
John fires Winchester 1887 with M203 from the car.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk 2 hand grenade is seen when John Bookman purchases guns.
Mk 2 "Pineapple" World War II-made High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II)
A gun dealer holds the Mk 2 grenade.
The grenade in hands of another dealer.
M31 22mm Rifle Grenade
A pair of M31 22mm rifle grenades are seen in the gun dealers' car. The blue color indicates inert training version.
The inert practice version of M31 HEAT rifle grenade
Two blue-colored rifle grenades are seen.
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