Hoodlum

Name: Hoodlum
Director: Bill Duke
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1997
Duration: 2 h 10 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia, Cicely Tyson

Power is measured in enemies.

19972h 10m6.5(254 votes)

CrimeDrama

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. It stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, and Vanessa Williams. The film runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 254 votes.

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Director

Bill Duke

Cast

Laurence Fishburne

Bumpy Johnson

Tim Roth

Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williams

Francine Hughes

Andy Garcia

Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tyson

Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBride

Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams III

Bub Hewlett

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Where can I watch Hoodlum?

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Who stars in Hoodlum?

Hoodlum stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, and Andy Garcia, and was directed by Bill Duke.

How long is Hoodlum?

Hoodlum has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes.

When did Hoodlum come out?

Hoodlum was released in 1997.

What genre is Hoodlum?

Hoodlum is a crime and drama film.

Is Hoodlum worth watching?

Hoodlum holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.