A nightclub singer schemes for freedom from the mob's grip in 1980s New York.
HOODLUMS
Nightclub singer Loretta wants to earn enough money to get away from her jealous boyfriend a gangster called George Genero and give her daughter a normal life. Then she meets Andrew and a relationship is formed.
Hoodlums is a 1980 American crime drama directed by Mac Ahlberg about Loretta, a singer and escort in a mob-controlled New York nightclub, who seeks a way out of her dangerous life while entangled with a jealous gangster and a new romance.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film immerses you in a mob-run New York nightclub and illegal casino, complete with a cast of colorful underworld figures.
Loretta, played by Nai Bonet, is a singer and escort longing for a better life for herself and her daughter, making her more than just a bystander in the underworld drama.
George Genero's possessiveness over Loretta adds tension—and danger—to every scene, as his grip on the business starts to slip.
Loretta's budding relationship with Andrew offers a glimmer of hope and complicates her risky path out of the mob world.
Questions from the Vault
What is Hoodlums about? +
Hoodlums follows Loretta, a nightclub singer and escort trapped in a mob-controlled New York club, as she plots her escape from her gangster boyfriend and finds hope in a new romance.
When was Hoodlums released? +
Hoodlums was released in 1980.
Who directed Hoodlums? +
Mac Ahlberg directed Hoodlums.
How long is Hoodlums? +
Hoodlums has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Hoodlums? +
Hoodlums is a crime drama.
Where can I watch Hoodlums? +
You can watch Hoodlums on SassyFlix.
