Hoodlum Empire_
""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.
Starring
Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hoodlum Empire was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
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 o...
Hoodlum Empire is a Crime film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Brian Donlevy
Sen. William J. 'Bill' Stephens
Claire Trevor
Connie Williams
Forrest Tucker
Charles A. 'Charley' Pignatalli
Vera Ralston
Marte 'Marty' Dufour Gray
Luther Adler
Nicholas 'Nick' Mancani
John Russell
Joe Gray
Gene Lockhart
Sen. Tower
Grant Withers
Rev. Simon Andrews
Richard Jaeckel
Ted Dawson
Roy Roberts
Police Chief
Whit Bissell
Pickpocket
Don Beddoe
Sen. Blake
Francis Pierlot
Uncle Jean
Taylor Holmes
Benjamin Lawton
Roy Barcroft
Morris Draper
William Murphy
Pete Dailey
Richard Benedict
Silky Tanner
Mikel Conrad
Chunce
Thomas Browne Henry
Commissioner Mermant
Douglas Kennedy
Brinkley
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hoodlum Empire about?
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.
How long is Hoodlum Empire?
Hoodlum Empire has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Hoodlum Empire?
The cast of Hoodlum Empire includes Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker, Vera Ralston, Luther Adler.
What is the rating of Hoodlum Empire?
Hoodlum Empire has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Crime