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