Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Release: 1997-08-27·Runtime: 130m·★ 6.3
CrimeDrama
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 Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
United Artists
Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
J.W. Smithas Calvin
Paul Benjaminas Whispers
John Toles-Beyas Vallie
Richard Bradfordas Captain Foley
Loretta Devineas Pigfoot Mary
Joe Guzaldoas Bo Weinberg
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.as Tee-Ninchy
Paul Ecksteinas Dutch's Thug
Bill Hendersonas Mr. Redmond
Erik Kilpatrickas Security Guard
Clarence Williams IIIas Bub Hewlett
Mike Starras Albert Salke
Beau Starras Jules Salke
Michael McCaryas Osgood
Cicely Tysonas Stephanie St. Clair
Kevyn Morrowas Waldo / Church Conductor
Thomas F. Evansas Hotel Resident (uncredited)
Vanessa Williamsas Francine Hughes
Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Johnson
Tim Rothas Dutch Schultz
Chi McBrideas Illinois Gordon
William Athertonas Thomas E. Dewey
Ed O'Rossas Lulu Rosenkrantz
Leonard Robertsas Tyrone
David A. Jansenas Doorman
Queen Latifahas Sulie
David Darlowas Johnny 'Figures' DiPalmero
Juan Ramírezas Enrique 'Henry' Miro
Chekesha Van Puttenas Cotton Club Dancer
Isley Nicole Meltonas Party Girl (uncredited)
John M. Watson Sr.as Manager of Pool Hall
Dominic Paolo Testaas Prostitute Patron (uncredited)
Andy-Johnas Driver (uncredited)
Andy Garciaas Lucky Luciano
Steve Pickeringas Lucky's Henchman
Marc Vannas Dutch's Liquor HenchmanCrew
" />Chris BrancatoScreenplay, Co-Producer
" />Otis SallidChoreographer, Second Unit Director
" />Frank TidyDirector of Photography" />Laurence FishburneExecutive Producer
" />Ray ConchadoGrip, Production Assistant" />Paul EcksteinCo-Producer
" />Russell ToweryStunts
" />Elmer BernsteinOriginal Music Composer
" />Bill DukeDirector, Executive Producer