The Racket
1951 · Movie · 1h 28m · NR
CrimeThriller
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
Key crew
- William Wister HainesScreenplay
- John CromwellDirector
- W.R. BurnettScreenplay
Cast
- Robert MitchumThomas McQuigg
- Lizabeth ScottIrene Hayes
- Robert RyanNick Scanlon
- William TalmanJohnson
- Ray CollinsMortimer Welsh
- Joyce MackenzieMary McQuigg
- Robert HuttonDave Ames
- Virginia HustonLucy Johnson
- William ConradTurk
- Walter SandeJim Delaney
- Les TremayneHarry Craig
- Don PorterR. G. Connolly
Stills
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Themes
corruptionelection campaigncop-killergangsterpolice chiefbased on play or musicalremakefilm noirpolice corruptionpolice stationmob bossmob hit