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The Racket

19281h 24mLewis Milestone
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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

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What is The Racket (1928) about?

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

Who stars in The Racket?

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.

How long is The Racket?

The Racket has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1928.

Is The Racket worth watching?

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

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