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Hoodlum

1997·Movie·R·130 min·6.4(245)

Power is measured in enemies.

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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Where to watch Hoodlum in United States

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About Hoodlum

Hoodlum is a 1997 English-language crime and drama film directed by Bill Duke. The cast is led by Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Hoodlum was produced by United Artists, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 27, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Bill Duke
Writers
Chris Brancato
Release date
August 27, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
United Artists, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
#gangster#mobster#1930s

Hoodlum cast & crew

Hoodlum was directed by Bill Duke and written by Chris Brancato.

The cast features 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, and Chi McBride as Illinois Gordon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Frank Tidy, and it was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. and Laurence Fishburne.

Is Hoodlum worth watching?

Hoodlum holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 245 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Hoodlum is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hoodlum

In United States, you can stream Hoodlum on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Philo, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Hoodlum

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Bumpy Johnson

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Francine Hughes

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBride

Chi McBride

Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

Bub Hewlett

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

Captain Foley

William Atherton

William Atherton

Thomas E. Dewey

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Pigfoot Mary

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Sulie

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Albert Salke

Hoodlum — FAQs

Where can I watch Hoodlum in United States?

Hoodlum is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Philo in United States.

Is Hoodlum on fuboTV?

Yes — Hoodlum is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Hoodlum in?

Hoodlum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hoodlum?

Hoodlum runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

What is Hoodlum rated?

Hoodlum is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 245 ratings.

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