The Racket
Synopsis
A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Top Cast
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Thomas Meighan
Police Captain James McQuigg
Louis Wolheim
Nick Scarsi
Marie Prevost
Helen Hayes
G. Pat Collins
Patrolman Johnson
Henry Sedley
Spike Corcoran
George E. Stone
Joe Scarsi
Sam De Grasse
District Attorney Welch
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Miller
John Darrow
Cub Reporter Dave Ames
Lucien Prival
Chick
Dan Wolheim
Sergeant Turck
William H. O'Brien
Detective Frisking Nick
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Del Andrews, Bartlett Cormack
- Original Title
- The Racket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- The Caddo Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Del Andrews, Bartlett Cormack
Tony Gaudio
Eddie Adamson
Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Del Andrews
Writer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Howard Hughes
Producer
Lewis Milestone
Director
Eddie Adamson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
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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?
A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Who directed The Racket?
The Racket was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Racket?
The principal cast of The Racket includes Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, Marie Prevost, G. Pat Collins, Henry Sedley.
When was The Racket released and how long is it?
The Racket was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.