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Hoodlum is a 1997 American crime drama film that gives a fictionalized account of the gang war between the Italian/Jewish mafia alliance and the black gangsters of Harlem that took place in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word hoodlum, which can mean a violent criminal or a young troublemaker. Find out the difference between hoodlum and hooligan, and explore related words and podcasts.
Aug 27, 1997 · Hoodlum is a film directed by Bill Duke and starring Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams and Andy Garcia. It depicts the rivalry between black and white gangsters in 1930s Harlem for control of illegal gambling and prostitution.
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- Crime, Drama
- Bill Duke
- 1997-08-27
Hoodlum (1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Hoodlum. 1997 · 2 hr 11 min. R. Crime · Drama. After being released on parole, a gangster returns home to Harlem to show the New York mafia that if he can’t join them, it’s time to kill them.
- Bill Duke
- January 1, 1997
- 130 min
A hoodlum is a thug, usually in a group of misfits who are associated with crime or theft.
Hoodlum definition: a thug or gangster.. See examples of HOODLUM used in a sentence.
