Racketeers in Exile
“SHE MUSCLED IN ON HIS HEART!”
Synopsis
In this gangster movie, a criminal king-pin and his gang hide out in his hometown where they witness a religious revival that inspires the man to begin billing himself as a "born-again" evangelist so he can cash in on the guilty consciences of local businessmen.
Top Cast
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George Bancroft
William Waldo
Evelyn Venable
Myrtle Thornton
Wynne Gibson
'Babe' DeVoe
Marc Lawrence
'Blackie' White
John Gallaudet
'Happy'
George McKay
'Horseface'
William Burress
Thornton
Helen Lowell
Mrs.Abigail Thornton
Jack Rube Clifford
Thyrus Jamison
Garry Owen
Sy
Jonathan Hale
Alden Parker
Richard Carle
Regan Langdon aka 'Porky'
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert T. Shannon
- Original Title
- Racketeers in Exile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Robert T. Shannon, Harry Sauber
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Robert T. Shannon
Screenplay
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What is Racketeers in Exile about?
In this gangster movie, a criminal king-pin and his gang hide out in his hometown where they witness a religious revival that inspires the man to begin billing himself as a "born-again" evangelist so he can cash in on the guilty consciences of local businessmen.
Who directed Racketeers in Exile?
Racketeers in Exile was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Racketeers in Exile?
The principal cast of Racketeers in Exile includes George Bancroft, Evelyn Venable, Wynne Gibson, Marc Lawrence, John Gallaudet.
When was Racketeers in Exile released and how long is it?
Racketeers in Exile was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.