The Hoodlum
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Synopsis
Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.
Top Cast
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Lawrence Tierney
Vincent Lubeck
Allene Roberts
Rosa
Marjorie Riordan
Eileen
Lisa Golm
Mrs. Lubeck
Edward Tierney
Johnny Lubeck
Stuart Randall
Police Lt. Burdick
Angela Stevens
Christie Lang (as Ann Zika)
O.Z. Whitehead
Breckenridge
Eddie Foster
Mickey Sessions
Tom Hubbard
Police Sgt. Schmidt
John De Simone
Marty Connell
Richard Barron
Eddie Bright
Rudy Rama
Harry Hill
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Neuman, Nat Tanchuck
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- The Hoodlum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Jack Schwarz Productions, Eagle-Lion Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Nosseck
Sam Neuman, Nat Tanchuck
Darrell Calker
Clark Ramsey
Jack Killifer
Maurice Kosloff, Jack Schwarz
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Neuman
Screenplay
Jack Killifer
Editor
Max Nosseck
Director
Clark Ramsey
Director of Photography
Maurice Kosloff
Producer
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Nat Tanchuck
Screenplay
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 The Hoodlum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hoodlum about?
Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.
Who directed The Hoodlum?
The Hoodlum was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in The Hoodlum?
The principal cast of The Hoodlum includes Lawrence Tierney, Allene Roberts, Marjorie Riordan, Lisa Golm, Edward Tierney.
When was The Hoodlum released and how long is it?
The Hoodlum was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hoodlum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hoodlum was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoodlum?
The Hoodlum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).