The Racket(1951)
“The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Cromwell
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Racket?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Racket (1951).
What is The Racket about?▼
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.
Who directed The Racket?▼
The Racket was directed by John Cromwell and released in 1951. It is a crime, thriller film.
How long is The Racket?▼
The Racket has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in The Racket?▼
The cast of The Racket includes Robert Mitchum as Thomas McQuigg, Lizabeth Scott as Irene Hayes, Robert Ryan as Nick Scanlon, William Talman as Johnson, Ray Collins as Mortimer Welsh and more.
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