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