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OscarÂ(r) nominees* Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth and Andy Garcia set the screen ablaze in this riveting crime thriller exploding with spectacular gun battles and brutal action. In 1930s’ New York, Bumpy Johnson (Fishburne) rules the Harlem numbers racket with a rare combination of honor, dignity and strength. But when savage gangster Dutch Schultz (Roth), threatens his reign witha series of bloody attacks, Bumpy knows that the only way to win is to play Dutch’s deadly game. Asa vicious war spi
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It may not be Goodfellas or The Godfather, but Hoodlum surely holds its own as a great gangster movie. Not much is known about Bumpy Johhnson, perhaps the most powerful black gangster of his time, and this movie brought his story to light. This film is time spent very, VERY well.
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Hoodlum is based upon the true story of Harlem’s most unsung hero. Ellesworth “Bumpy” Johnson was an icon in the Harlems number racket and was a man who helped keep the Italian mobsters from taking over Harlem’s underworld sooner than they did. He kept peace between rival Italian gangsters and was well respected by most of them. This man actually lived and Hoodlum portrays an accurate interpretation of his life. I rank it on the same level as the Godfather. It was a well acted and suspensefull movie. It is a must see true story based upon people who actually lived. All gangster film lovers must see this. All people who are interested in the history of Harlem’s criminal underworld that kept the people from starving during the Depression must see this movie.
Review by Sal Paradise for Hoodlum
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Among other criticisms of this film was that it was a below average gangster flick, well I didn’t see it that way. There was a lot of focus on the characters especially Fishburne’s character Bumpy Johnson. Of course the movie highlights his rise in Harlem as opposed to Tim Roth’s character (can’t spell his name). The dialog was well written, I think that people were not ready for a gangster flick set during the era of Lucky Luciano and the Dutchman, involving a significant number of black characters. Yes I think African Americans were doing something during that time period besides wait for Dr.King to have his “dream”. Fishburne played a strong character who took his destiny in his own hands and I think that’s really what makes this film highly enjoyable to see.
Review by Matt for Hoodlum
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Anything that has to do with conspiracies, law breaking, and economics, I’m all for it. lol Great movie. Larry Fishburne is one of the greatest actors ever.
Review by Arnita D. Brown for Hoodlum
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Tells the story of how Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson helped Madame Stephanie St. Clair keep Dutch Schultz from taking over her Harlem numbers racket. A classic gangsta movie with a good storyline all the way to the finish. I liked the modern-like prohibition type theme to this movie. A different twist to the Al Capone era. Interesting throughout the movie.
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