Hoodlum 1997
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Bumpy Johnson
as Dutch Schultz
as Francine Hughes
as Lucky Luciano
as Stephanie St. Clair
as Illinois Gordon
as Bub Hewlett
as Captain Foley
as Thomas E. Dewey
as Pigfoot Mary
Director:
Writer:
Chris Brancato
Stars:
Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia, Cicely Tyson, Chi McBride, Clarence Williams III, Richard Bradford, William Atherton, Loretta Devine,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Hoodlum
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Bumpy Johnson
as Dutch Schultz
as Francine Hughes
as Lucky Luciano
as Stephanie St. Clair
as Illinois Gordon
as Bub Hewlett
as Captain Foley
as Thomas E. Dewey
as Pigfoot Mary
as Sulie
as Albert Salke
as Jules Salke
as Whispers
as Bo Weinberg
as Lulu Rosenkrantz
as Calvin
as Tee-Ninchy
as Vallie
as Johnny 'Figures' DiPalmero
as Lucky's Henchman
as Undertaker
as Mr. Redmond
as Enrique 'Henry' Miro
as Dutch's Driver
as Hobo
as Willie Brunder
as Warden
as Hep-Cat Man
as Piano Man
as Miss Philmore
as Dutch's Thug
as Jimmy
as Mrs. Andrews
as Owney Madden
as Man in Cotton Club
as Woman in Cotton Club
as Runner
as Runner
as Lieutenant
as Dutch's Liquor Henchman
as Prostitute
as Chee Chee
as Female Prison Guard
as Tyrone
as Manager of Pool Hall
as Dancer
as Osgood
as Security Guard
as Singer
as Rent Party Singer
as Waldo / Church Conductor
as Church Singer
as Church Singer
as Cotton Club Singer
as Duke Ellington
as Show Girl
as Doorman
as Sideline Musician
as Luciano's Mob Boss
as Luciano's Mob Boss
as Luciano's Mob Boss
as Luciano's Mob Boss
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer / Rent Party Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer / Rent Party Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Bamville Club Dancer
as Rent Party Dancer
as Rent Party Dancer
as Rent Party Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Cotton Club Dancer
as Driver (uncredited)
as Hector (uncredited)
as Hotel Resident (uncredited)
as Party Girl (uncredited)
as Prostitute Patron (uncredited)
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