gangster,mobster,1930s

Hoodlum (1997)

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Power is measured in enemies.

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Bill Duke
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    Bumpy Johnson Laurence Fishburne
  • Profile picture of Tim Roth
    Dutch Schultz Tim Roth
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Williams
    Francine Hughes Vanessa Williams
  • Profile picture of Andy García
    Lucky Luciano Andy García
  • Profile picture of Cicely Tyson
    Stephanie St. Clair Cicely Tyson
  • Profile picture of Chi McBride
    Illinois Gordon Chi McBride
  • Profile picture of Clarence Williams III
    Bub Hewlett Clarence Williams III
  • Profile picture of Richard Bradford
    Captain Foley Richard Bradford

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Keywords

  • gangster
  • mobster
  • 1930s