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