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Hoodlum

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Hoodlum is a 1997 American crime drama film that gives a fictionalized account of the gang war between the Italian/Jewish mafia alliance and the black gangsters of Harlem that took place in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The film concentrates on Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson (Laurence Fishburne), Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth), and Lucky Luciano (Andy García).

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1997 · 2h 10m · Crime · Drama

TMDB 6.5/10 (254 votes)

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.

Directed by Bill Duke

Box office $23M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Bill DukeDirector

Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Johnson

Tim Rothas Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williamsas Francine Hughes

Andy Garciaas Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tysonas Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBrideas Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams IIIas Bub Hewlett

Richard Bradfordas Captain Foley

William Athertonas Thomas E. Dewey

Loretta Devineas Pigfoot Mary

Queen Latifahas Sulie

Mike Starras Albert Salke

Beau Starras Jules Salke

Paul Benjaminas Whispers