Synopsis:
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.
Directed by: | Bill Duke |
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Written by: | Chris Brancato |
Release date: | 1997-08-27 |
Runtime: | 130 minutes |
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Tagline: | Power is measured in enemies. |
Cast:
Laurence Fishburne
Bumpy Johnson
Bumpy Johnson
Tim Roth
Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz
Vanessa Williams
Francine Hughes
Francine Hughes
Andy García
Lucky Luciano
Lucky Luciano
Cicely Tyson
Stephanie St. Clair
Stephanie St. Clair
Chi McBride
Illinois Gordon
Illinois Gordon
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Also known as:
- Gangster
- Harlem N.Y.C. - Der Preis der Macht
- Hoods