The Racket
1928, English. Directed by Lewis Milestone.
A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lewis MilestoneDirector
- Thomas MeighanPolice Captain James McQuigg
- Louis WolheimNick Scarsi
- Marie PrevostHelen Hayes
- G. Pat CollinsPatrolman Johnson
- Henry SedleySpike Corcoran
- George E. StoneJoe Scarsi
- Sam De GrasseDistrict Attorney Welch
- Richard 'Skeets' GallagherMiller
- John DarrowCub Reporter Dave Ames
- Lucien PrivalChick
- Dan WolheimSergeant Turck
- William H. O'BrienDetective Frisking Nick
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Del Andrews
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The Racket: quick answers
Is The Racket worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Racket?
The Racket runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Racket have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Racket. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Racket parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Racket yet.
Which OTT platform is The Racket on?
The Racket isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like The Racket?
If you liked The Racket, try Plunder Road, Coffy, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed The Racket?
The Racket (1928) was directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, Marie Prevost.