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The Racket

NR19511h 28mJohn Cromwell
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 30%

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"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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What is The Racket (1951) 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 stars in The Racket?

The Racket stars Robert Mitchum (Thomas McQuigg), Lizabeth Scott (Irene Hayes), Robert Ryan (Nick Scanlon), William Talman (Johnson), Ray Collins (Mortimer Welsh). The film was directed by John Cromwell.

How long is The Racket?

The Racket has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is The Racket worth watching?

The Racket holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 30. Fans of Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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