
Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Release: 1997-08-27·Runtime: 130m·★ 6.4
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
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.as Tee-Ninchy
John Toles-Beyas Vallie
Kevyn Morrowas Waldo / Church Conductor
Tim Rothas Dutch Schultz
John M. Watson Sr.as Manager of Pool Hall
Andy-Johnas Driver (uncredited)
Clarence Williams IIIas Bub Hewlett
Queen Latifahas Sulie
Joe Guzaldoas Bo Weinberg
Michael McCaryas Osgood
Steve Pickeringas Lucky's Henchman
Erik Kilpatrickas Security Guard
Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Johnson
Thomas F. Evansas Hotel Resident (uncredited)
Andy Garciaas Lucky Luciano
Mike Starras Albert Salke
Beau Starras Jules Salke
Bill Hendersonas Mr. Redmond
Paul Ecksteinas Dutch's Thug
Richard Bradfordas Captain Foley
Loretta Devineas Pigfoot Mary
Marc Vannas Dutch's Liquor Henchman
Vanessa Williamsas Francine Hughes
Cicely Tysonas Stephanie St. Clair
Dominic Paolo Testaas Prostitute Patron (uncredited)
Paul Benjaminas Whispers
J.W. Smithas Calvin
Chekesha Van Puttenas Cotton Club Dancer
Chi McBrideas Illinois Gordon
Ed O'Rossas Lulu Rosenkrantz
Juan Ramírezas Enrique 'Henry' Miro
David A. Jansenas Doorman
Isley Nicole Meltonas Party Girl (uncredited)
Leonard Robertsas Tyrone
William Athertonas Thomas E. Dewey
David Darlowas Johnny 'Figures' DiPalmeroCrew
" />Chris BrancatoScreenplay, Co-Producer
" />Bill DukeDirector, Executive Producer
" />Ray ConchadoGrip, Production Assistant
" />Otis SallidChoreographer, Second Unit Director
" />Laurence FishburneExecutive Producer
" />Russell ToweryStunts
" />Elmer BernsteinOriginal Music Composer
" />Frank TidyDirector of Photography
" />Paul EcksteinCo-Producer