Hoodlum
📖 Synopsis
In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Power is measured in enemies.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Laurence FishburneBumpy Johnson
Tim RothDutch Schultz
Vanessa WilliamsFrancine Hughes
Andy GarciaLucky Luciano
Cicely TysonStephanie St. Clair
Chi McBrideIllinois Gordon
Clarence Williams IIIBub Hewlett
Richard BradfordCaptain Foley
William AthertonThomas E. Dewey
Loretta DevinePigfoot Mary🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hoodlum about?
- In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
- Who directed Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum was directed by Bill Duke.
- When was Hoodlum released?
- Hoodlum was released on August 27, 1997.
- How long is Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum has a runtime of 2h 10m.
- Where can I track Hoodlum?
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