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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19601h 1mUnited States of America

Juke Box Racket

“Payola!”

Synopsis

Mario, a gangster, takes the fifth amendment when being questioned by the Senate Sub Committee on his connection with racketeering within the juke box industry. While in a small New Jersey town, teenagers Bob, Judy, Ginger, Seymour and Betty go to the train station to pick up Judy's cousin-from-Tennessee, Lulubelle . They take her to their local hangout, a pizzeria called "Mom & Pops", a broken down place ran by a couple named Mom and Pop.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 1, 1960

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Barris, Jim Geallis
Original Title
Juke Box Racket
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m
Production Studios
J.B. Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Barris, Jim Geallis

Department Leadership Roster

George Barris

Director

Jim Geallis

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Juke Box Racket.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Juke Box Racket

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Juke Box Racket about?

Mario, a gangster, takes the fifth amendment when being questioned by the Senate Sub Committee on his connection with racketeering within the juke box industry. While in a small New Jersey town, teenagers Bob, Judy, Ginger, Seymour and Betty go to the train station to pick up Judy's cousin-from-Tennessee, Lulubelle . They take her to their local hangout, a pizzeria called "Mom & Pops", a broken down place ran by a couple named Mom and Pop.

Who directed Juke Box Racket?

Juke Box Racket was directed by George Barris, Jim Geallis.

Who stars in Juke Box Racket?

The principal cast of Juke Box Racket includes Steve Karmen, Arlene Corwin, Lou Anne Lee, Beverly Nazarow, Seymour Cassel.

When was Juke Box Racket released and how long is it?

Juke Box Racket was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Juke Box Racket?

Juke Box Racket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).