Hoodlum (1997)

  • R
  • 08/27/1997 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 10m

Power is measured in enemies.

Overview

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.

Bill Duke

Director

Chris Brancato

Screenplay

Cast

Laurence Fishburne's headshot

Laurence Fishburne

Bumpy Johnson
Tim Roth's headshot

Tim Roth

Dutch Schultz
Vanessa Williams's headshot

Vanessa Williams

Francine Hughes
Andy García's headshot

Andy García

Lucky Luciano
Cicely Tyson's headshot

Cicely Tyson

Stephanie St. Clair
Chi McBride's headshot

Chi McBride

Illinois Gordon
Clarence Williams III's headshot

Clarence Williams III

Bub Hewlett
Richard Bradford's headshot

Richard Bradford

Captain Foley

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