Hoodlum

Hoodlum

1997 · 130 min · EN · R · 6.4 (245 votes)
Dir. Bill Duke · Starring Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia, Cicely Tyson, Chi McBride · Music Elmer Bernstein

Power is measured in enemies.

CrimeDrama

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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A stylish, atmospheric dive into Harlem's underworld. It's a gritty, swaggering crime drama that feels lived-in, capturing the tension and ambition of a city on the brink. Perfect for a late-night immersion.

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