Hoodlum Empire
1952, English. Directed by Joseph Kane.
"Nicky -- you think your bigger than the whole world."
It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Joseph KaneDirector
- Brian DonlevySen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
- Claire TrevorConnie Williams
- Forrest TuckerCharles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
- Vera RalstonMarte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
- Luther AdlerNicholas 'Nick' Mancani
- John RussellJoe Gray
- Gene LockhartSen. Tower
- Grant WithersRev. Simon Andrews
- Richard JaeckelTed Dawson
- Roy RobertsPolice Chief
- Whit BissellPickpocket
- Don BeddoeSen. Blake
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce Manning, Robert Considine
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Hoodlum Empire runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Hoodlum Empire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1952. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hoodlum Empire?
If you liked Hoodlum Empire, try Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, The Brothers Rico, Gotti.
Who directed Hoodlum Empire?
Hoodlum Empire (1952) was directed by Joseph Kane and stars Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker.