Name: The Racket
Director: Lewis Milestone
Genre: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Released: 1928-01-01
Duration: PT1h 24mM
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, Marie Prevost, G. Pat Collins, Henry Sedley

Question 1

What is The Racket (1928) about?

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A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss.  Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Question 2

Who stars in The Racket?

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The Racket stars Thomas Meighan (Police Captain James McQuigg), Louis Wolheim (Nick Scarsi), Marie Prevost (Helen Hayes), G. Pat Collins (Patrolman Johnson), Henry Sedley (Spike Corcoran). The film was directed by Lewis Milestone.

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How long is The Racket?

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The Racket has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1928. It is rated Passed.

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Is The Racket worth watching?

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The Racket holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Crime, Drama, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Racket?

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Streaming availability for The Racket changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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