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.
Illinois Gordon
The film's tagline is: "Power is measured in enemies."
The film had a budget of $30.0M but only grossed $23.5M, losing $6.5M at the box office.
The runtime is 130 minutes (2h 10m).
The film was directed by Bill Duke.
The screenplay was written by Chris Brancato.
The score was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Cinematography was handled by Frank Tidy.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 98 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0119311.
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Average
235 votes
Hoodlum
Released
R
English
United States of America
$30,000,000
$23,461,013
