Who is Bumpy Johnson in Hoodlum?

Laurence Fishburne plays Bumpy Johnson in the film.

What is Hoodlum about?

Having just been released from jail, Bumpy Johnson (Laurence Fishburne) returns to his criminal ways as a linchpin in the African-American-run numbers racket. However, Bumpy's longtime friend Illinois Gordon (Chi McBride) and girlfriend Francine Hughes (Vanessa Williams) are both eager to get him back on the straight and narrow. But a brewing rivalry with Mafia boss Lucky Luciano (Andy Garcia) and his henchman Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth) threatens to raise the stakes to dangerous new levels.

Hoodlum

Name: Hoodlum
Duration: 130
Rating: 65

NR 2 hr 10 min

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How long is Hoodlum?: Hoodlum is 2 hr 10 min long.

Who directed Hoodlum?: Bill Duke

Who is Bumpy Johnson in Hoodlum?: Laurence Fishburne plays Bumpy Johnson in the film.

What is Hoodlum about?: Having just been released from jail, Bumpy Johnson (Laurence Fishburne) returns to his criminal ways as a linchpin in the African-American-run numbers racket. However, Bumpy's longtime friend Illinois Gordon (Chi McBride) and girlfriend Francine Hughes (Vanessa Williams) are both eager to get him back on the straight and narrow. But a brewing rivalry with Mafia boss Lucky Luciano (Andy Garcia) and his henchman Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth) threatens to raise the stakes to dangerous new levels.