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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a 1988 action comedy starring Bernie Casey and Keenen Ivory Wayans. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $13 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
62%
worldwide gross
$13M
Metascore
48
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I'm Gonna Git You Sucka About?

The premise of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jack Spade seeks revenge for his brother’s death, pursuing the notorious Mr. Big through a gritty urban setting. Guided by the formidable John Slade, he navigates a dangerous path filled with two-bit thugs and gangsters. This action-packed comedy blends humor and vengeance as Jack confronts the ruthless criminal and his network, determined to bring him to justice.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • blaxploitation
  • ghetto
  • crime lord
  • parody
  • brother brother relationship
  • urban setting
  • death of brother
  • shootout
  • slapstick comedy
  • hip hop
  • running gag
  • directed by star
+38 more
  • gold chain
  • african american
  • kung fu
  • spoof
  • mother son relationship
  • organized crime
  • pimp
  • thrown down a staircase
  • psychotronic film
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • title in song
  • payphone
  • pay phone
  • satire comedy
  • parody comedy
  • reference to song bitch better have my money
  • gold
  • police headquarters
  • wanted poster
  • gunfire
  • cameo appearance
  • rib joint
  • tumbling down a staircase
  • ex u.s. soldier
  • prostitute
  • debt
  • machismo
  • street life
  • henchman
  • husband wife relationship
  • parking lot
  • dead body
  • community worker
  • scene after end credits
  • tragedy
  • female topless nudity
  • street shootout
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Cast & crew

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Cast

Bernie Casey leads the cast, with Keenen Ivory Wayans.

Ratings

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Plot Summary

What happens in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

When soldier Jack Spade returns to his hometown of Any Ghetto, U.S.A., he is met with the heart-wrenching news of his brother Junebug’s death, a victim of a tragic overdose on gold chains. The loss ignites a fire within Jack as he reunites with his mother and Cheryl. As he navigates through his old neighborhood, Jack becomes acutely aware of the insidious influence that gold chains have had over the community. He feels compelled not only to avenge his brother’s untimely demise but also to reclaim the neighborhood from the clutches of despair and corruption. With a vow to dismantle the empire of Mr. Big, the notorious chain lord whose greed contributed to Junebug’s downfall, Jack sets his sights on restitution for the entire community.

Full summary

The whole story of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, scene by scene

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Box office

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Box Office

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka grossed $13 million worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$13M

US & Canada
$13M
Videos

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Trailers & Videos

The trailer of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Official Trailer #1 - Bernie Casey Movie (1988) HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know I'm Gonna Git You Sucka?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What triggers Jack Spade's return to Any Ghetto, U.S.A.?

Cars

Cars in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

20 cars on screen, including the 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.

All 20 cars
  • 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1985 Chevrolet Nova in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1985 Chevrolet Nova Minor role
  • 1984 Dodge Diplomat in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1984 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
Details

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Ghetto Busters” and “Dopadnę cię, frajerze !”.

Also known as
  • Ghetto Busters
  • Dopadnę cię, frajerze !
  • Voy a por ti
  • Ghettobusters
  • Nyasgem!
  • Sobredosis de oro
  • Я завалю тебе, козел
  • Vou Te Pegar Otário
  • Scappa, scappa... poi ti prendo!
  • Dorwę cię, krwiopijco !
  • Я достану тебя, ублюдок
  • 黑超出更
+5 more
  • 아임 고너 깃 유 서카
  • ฉันจะจัดการแกไอ้เวร
  • אני אתפוס אותך
  • פראייר
  • Ai, si t’enxampo!

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FAQ

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I'm Gonna Git You Sucka?

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was I'm Gonna Git You Sucka released?

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka was released on December 14, 1988.

Who is in the cast of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka?

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka stars Bernie Casey and Keenen Ivory Wayans.

How much did I'm Gonna Git You Sucka make at the box office?

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka grossed $13 million worldwide.

How is I'm Gonna Git You Sucka rated?

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does I'm Gonna Git You Sucka have a post-credit scene?

No. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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