Hoodlums
“The only thing they couldn't control was a woman”
Synopsis
Loretta is a singer and escort in a mob-owned NYC nightclub and illegal casino. The favorite working girl of manager George, Loretta is unhappy with her current occupation and looking for a way out. George, meanwhile, is losing his stranglehold on the business. Complications arise when Loretta finds herself falling for a man she meets in her off-hours.
Top Cast
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Loretta
Tony Page
George
Vicki Sue Robinson
Millie
Raymond Serra
Willie
Douglas Kerr
Andrew Ashton
Paul Meacham
Bill Donnelly
Dino Laudicina
Tommy
Peter Iacangelo
Zoo
Andrew Gerado
Matty
Michael V. Gazzo
Gus Azziello
Cissy Houston
Herself
T. Life
Himself
Jean Smart
Carol
Jerome Bynder
Landlord
Michael Masone
Detective
Laura Sabo
Jane
Michael Kummer
Geoffrey
Dee Dee Friedman
Dee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mac Ahlberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Nai Bonet, Edith E. Colegrave, William Tasgal
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- Hoodlums
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nai Bonet Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mac Ahlberg
Nai Bonet, Edith E. Colegrave, William Tasgal
Joe Delia
Ian Maitland
Nai Bonet, William Tasgal
Department Leadership Roster
Nai Bonet
Writer
Edith E. Colegrave
Writer
William Tasgal
Writer
William Tasgal
Producer
Ian Maitland
Editor
Mac Ahlberg
Director
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoodlums
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoodlums about?
Loretta is a singer and escort in a mob-owned NYC nightclub and illegal casino. The favorite working girl of manager George, Loretta is unhappy with her current occupation and looking for a way out. George, meanwhile, is losing his stranglehold on the business. Complications arise when Loretta finds herself falling for a man she meets in her off-hours.
Who directed Hoodlums?
Hoodlums was directed by Mac Ahlberg.
Who stars in Hoodlums?
The principal cast of Hoodlums includes Nai Bonet, Tony Page, Vicki Sue Robinson, Raymond Serra, Douglas Kerr.
When was Hoodlums released and how long is it?
Hoodlums was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hoodlums?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoodlums was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hoodlums?
Hoodlums holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).