The Racket(1951)
The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!
The Racket Synopsis
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.
The Racket (1951) is a crime and thriller film directed by John Cromwell, released on October 25, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan and William Talman. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cromwell
- Writers:
- William Wister Haines, Bartlett Cormack, W.R. Burnett
- Producers:
- Edmund Grainger
- Cinematographer:
- George E. Diskant
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Racket (1951) Trailer
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The Racket 1951 Trailer
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The Racket Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mitchum
as Thomas McQuigg
Lizabeth Scott
as Irene Hayes
Robert Ryan
as Nick Scanlon
William Talman
as Johnson
Ray Collins
as Mortimer Welsh
Joyce Mackenzie
as Mary McQuigg
Robert Hutton
as Dave Ames
Virginia Huston
as Lucy Johnson
William Conrad
as Turk
Walter Sande
as Jim Delaney
Les Tremayne
as Harry Craig
Don Porter
as R. G. Connolly
Key crew
Directed by John Cromwell, written by William Wister Haines, Bartlett Cormack and W.R. Burnett, produced by Edmund Grainger.
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The Racket Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Racket – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Racket online?
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The Racket (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Racket?
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The main cast of The Racket (1951) includes Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, William Talman and Ray Collins. The film was directed by John Cromwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Racket released?
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The Racket was released on October 25, 1951 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Racket worth watching?
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The Racket (1951) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Racket?
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