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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
38 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- Aubrey K. RattanWriter
Cast
- Fred WilliamsonJohn Bookman
- Jim BrownJake Trevor
- Pam GrierLaurie Thompson
- Paul WinfieldReverend Dorsey
- Isabel SanfordGracie Bookman
- Oscar Brown Jr.Marvin Bookman
- Richard RoundtreeSlick
- Ron O'NealBubba
- Christopher B. DuncanSpyro
- Eddie Bo Smith Jr.Damien
- Dru DownKayo
- Shyheim FranklinDink
Stills
Themes
gangstervigilanteblaxploitation cinemashootoutb moviedrive by shootinggang violencehand to hand combat