Hoodlum(1997)
Power is measured in enemies.
Hoodlum Synopsis
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.
Hoodlum (1997) is a crime and drama film directed by Bill Duke, released on August 27, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams and Andy Garcia. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 261 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Duke
- Writers:
- Chris Brancato
- Producers:
- Frank Mancuso Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- United Artists, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $23,461,013
- Status:
- Released
Hoodlum (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hoodlum before you stream it.
Hoodlum Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Hoodlum.
Official Trailer
Trailer
"Long Live The King"
Clip
Bumpy & Illinois Blow Up The Brewery
Clip
Poisoned Ice Cream
Clip
Hoodlum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Fishburne
as Bumpy Johnson
Tim Roth
as Dutch Schultz
Vanessa Williams
as Francine Hughes
Andy Garcia
as Lucky Luciano
Cicely Tyson
as Stephanie St. Clair
Chi McBride
as Illinois Gordon
Clarence Williams III
as Bub Hewlett
Richard Bradford
as Captain Foley
William Atherton
as Thomas E. Dewey
Loretta Devine
as Pigfoot Mary
Queen Latifah
as Sulie
Mike Starr
as Albert Salke
Key crew
Directed by Bill Duke, written by Chris Brancato, produced by Frank Mancuso Jr..
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Hoodlum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 261 ratings.
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Hoodlum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hoodlum online?
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Hoodlum (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hoodlum?
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The main cast of Hoodlum (1997) includes Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia and Cicely Tyson. The film was directed by Bill Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hoodlum released?
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Hoodlum was released on August 27, 1997 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Hoodlum worth watching?
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Hoodlum (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 261 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hoodlum?
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Yes. The official Hoodlum trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.