Racket Busters(1938)
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Racket Busters Synopsis
A trucker with a pregnant wife fights a New York mobster's protection racket.
Racket Busters (1938) is a crime and drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on July 16, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, George Brent, Gloria Dickson and Allen Jenkins. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Robert Rossen, Leonardo Bercovici
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Racket Busters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as John "Czar" Martin
George Brent
as Denny Jordan
Gloria Dickson
as Nora Jordan
Allen Jenkins
as Skeets Wilson
Walter Abel
as Hugh Allison
Henry O'Neill
as Governor
Penny Singleton
as Gladys Christie
Anthony Averill
as Dave Crane
Oscar O'Shea
as Pop Wilson
Elliott Sullivan
as Charlie Smith
Fay Helm
as Mrs. Charlie Smith
Joe Downing
as Joe Pender
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Robert Rossen and Leonardo Bercovici.
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Racket Busters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Racket Busters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Racket Busters online?
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Racket Busters (1938) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Racket Busters?
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The main cast of Racket Busters (1938) includes Humphrey Bogart, George Brent, Gloria Dickson, Allen Jenkins and Walter Abel. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Racket Busters released?
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Racket Busters was released on July 16, 1938 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Racket Busters worth watching?
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Racket Busters (1938) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.