Hoodlum

(1997)Directed by Bill Duke130 min · RCrime, Drama
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.

Laurence Fishburneas Bumpy Johnson
Tim Rothas Dutch Schultz
Vanessa Williamsas Francine Hughes
Andy Garciaas Lucky Luciano
Cicely Tysonas Stephanie St. Clair
Chi McBrideas Illinois Gordon
Clarence Williams IIIas Bub Hewlett
Richard Bradfordas Captain Foley
William Athertonas Thomas E. Dewey
Loretta Devineas Pigfoot Mary
Mike Starras Albert Salke
Beau Starras Jules Salke
Paul Benjaminas Whispers
Joe Guzaldoas Bo Weinberg
Ed O'Rossas Lulu Rosenkrantz
J.W. Smithas Calvin
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.as Tee-Ninchy
David Darlowas Johnny 'Figures' DiPalmero
Steve Pickeringas Lucky's Henchman
Ellis Fosteras Undertaker
Bill Hendersonas Mr. Redmond
Juan Ramírezas Enrique 'Henry' Miro