The Racket
“The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!”
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.
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Where is The Racket streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Racket
The Racket is a 1951 English-language crime and thriller film directed by John Cromwell. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
The Racket was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 25, 1951, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Writers
- William Wister Haines, W.R. Burnett
- Release date
- October 25, 1951
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Racket cast & crew
The Racket was directed by John Cromwell and written by William Wister Haines and W.R. Burnett.
The cast features 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 Joyce Mackenzie as Mary McQuigg.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George E. Diskant and it was produced by Edmund Grainger.
Is The Racket worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Racket is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Racket
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Cast of The Racket
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
Virginia Huston
Lucy Johnson
William Conrad
Turk
Walter Sande
Jim Delaney
Les Tremayne
Harry Craig
Don Porter
R. G. Connolly
The Racket — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Racket in United States?
The Racket is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Racket on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Racket is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Racket in?
The Racket is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Racket?
The Racket runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Racket rated?
The Racket is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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