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Hoodlum

R19972h 10mBill Duke
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 43% · Metacritic 50

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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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GangsterMobster1930s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hoodlum (1997) 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 stars in Hoodlum?

Hoodlum stars Laurence Fishburne (Bumpy Johnson), Tim Roth (Dutch Schultz), Vanessa Williams (Francine Hughes), Andy Garcia (Lucky Luciano), Cicely Tyson (Stephanie St. Clair). The film was directed by Bill Duke.

How long is Hoodlum?

Hoodlum has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Hoodlum worth watching?

Hoodlum holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 43. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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