The Racket

The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!

19511h 28m6.3(43 votes)

CrimeThriller

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. It stars Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, and Robert Ryan. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 43 votes.

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Director

John Cromwell

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Thomas McQuigg

Lizabeth Scott

Irene Hayes

Robert Ryan

Nick Scanlon

William Talman

Johnson

Ray Collins

Mortimer Welsh

Joyce Mackenzie

Mary McQuigg

Robert Hutton

Dave Ames

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Racket

Where can I watch The Racket?

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Who stars in The Racket?

The Racket stars Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, and William Talman, and was directed by John Cromwell.

How long is The Racket?

The Racket has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes.

When did The Racket come out?

The Racket was released in 1951.

What genre is The Racket?

The Racket is a crime and thriller film.

Is The Racket worth watching?

The Racket holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.