Hoodlum
"Power is measured in enemies."
Originally released in 1997. Hoodlum is a crime/drama film. directed by Bill Duke. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, and Vanessa Williams
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (219 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.5M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,461,013
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoodlum about?
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 ta...
Who directed Hoodlum?
Hoodlum was directed by Bill Duke.
How long is Hoodlum?
Hoodlum has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Hoodlum released?
Hoodlum was released on August 27, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hoodlum?
The main cast of Hoodlum includes Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia, Cicely Tyson.
Is Hoodlum worth watching?
Hoodlum has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 219 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.