The Racket
“The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!”
Synopsis
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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The Racket 1951 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-02
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Thomas McQuigg
Lizabeth Scott
Irene Hayes
Robert Ryan
Nick Scanlon
William Talman
Johnson
Ray Collins
Mortimer Welsh
Joyce Mackenzie
Mary McQuigg
Robert Hutton
Dave Ames
Virginia Huston
Lucy Johnson
William Conrad
Turk
Walter Sande
Jim Delaney
Les Tremayne
Harry Craig
Don Porter
R. G. Connolly
Walter Baldwin
Sullivan
Brett King
Joe Scanlon
Richard Karlan
Breeze Enright
Tito Vuolo
Tony
Eric Alden
Sergeant (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Rookie Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wister Haines, W.R. Burnett
- Original Score
- Jimmy McHugh
- Original Title
- The Racket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
William Wister Haines, W.R. Burnett, Bartlett Cormack, Harold Adamson
Jimmy McHugh
George E. Diskant
Sherman Todd
Edmund Grainger
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
William Wister Haines
Screenplay
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
Edmund Grainger
Producer
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Sherman Todd
Editor
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Racket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Racket 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 directed The Racket?
The Racket was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in The Racket?
The principal cast of The Racket includes Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, William Talman, Ray Collins.
When was The Racket released and how long is it?
The Racket was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Racket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Racket was composed by Jimmy McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Racket?
The Racket holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).