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Drug conspiracy (1952) Criminal penalty. 15 years' imprisonment. Ellsworth Raymond " Bumpy " Johnson (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an American crime boss in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City .
Learn about the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson, a fearsome crime boss who ruled Harlem in the mid-20th century. Discover how he fought the Mafia, became a fashion icon, and was loved by his community.
Feb 8, 2024 · Born in 1905, Bumpy Johnson was an American crime boss in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, who first came to power under racket boss Stephanie St. Clair, and later...
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A crime drama series that follows the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson, a gangster who ruled Harlem in the 1960s. The series is a prequel to the film American Gangster and features Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito and more.
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Sep 26, 2019 · Oscar winner Forest Whitaker stars as real-life Harlem mob boss Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, who has been portrayed in multiple films, most notably Ridley Scott’s 2007 American Gangster.
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Godfather of Harlem tells the fictionalised story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, "who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
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Sep 23, 2019 · The most shocking thing about Harlem gangster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson is that he died like a schnook. Lauded as the Godfather of Harlem, he was the Golden Age cat with nine lives. He...
