Hoodlum (1997)
Movie 2h 10m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 1997, Hoodlum sits in the crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Bill Duke. The cast includes Chi McBride, Laurence Fishburne and Queen Latifah. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Bill DukeDirector
- Chi McBrideas Illinois Gordon
- Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Johnson
- Queen Latifahas Sulie
- Loretta Devineas Pigfoot Mary
- Vanessa Williamsas Francine Hughes
- William Athertonas Thomas E. Dewey
- Clarence Williams IIIas Bub Hewlett
- Tim Rothas Dutch Schultz
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Questions about Hoodlum
- What genre is Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Hoodlum?
- Chi McBride, Laurence Fishburne, Queen Latifah, Loretta Devine, Vanessa Williams appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hoodlum?
- Bill Duke directed Hoodlum.
- How long is Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- Is Hoodlum worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hoodlum?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
