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