
Laurence Fishburne
Bumpy Johnson

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.
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.
Released August 27, 1997
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Laurence Fishburne
Bumpy Johnson

Tim Roth
Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williams
Francine Hughes

Andy Garcia
Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tyson
Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBride
Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams III
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