Hoodlum(1997)
“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.
Director
Bill Duke
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Laurence Fishburne
as Bumpy Johnson
Tim Roth
as Dutch Schultz
Vanessa Williams
as Francine Hughes
Andy Garcia
as Lucky Luciano
Cicely Tyson
as Stephanie St. Clair
Chi McBride
as Illinois Gordon
Clarence Williams III
as Bub Hewlett
Richard Bradford
as Captain Foley
William Atherton
as Thomas E. Dewey
Loretta Devine
as Pigfoot Mary
Queen Latifah
as Sulie
Mike Starr
as Albert Salke
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
United Artists • Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Hoodlum?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hoodlum (1997).
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 and released in 1997. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Hoodlum?▼
Hoodlum has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Hoodlum?▼
The cast of Hoodlum includes Laurence Fishburne as Bumpy Johnson, Tim Roth as Dutch Schultz, Vanessa Williams as Francine Hughes, Andy Garcia as Lucky Luciano, Cicely Tyson as Stephanie St. Clair and more.
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