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