Racketeer
Рэкетир
Synopsis
Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
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Sayat Isembayev
Sayan
Murat Bisenbin
Ruslan
Asel Sagatova
Asel
Zhan Baizhanbayev
Zhan
Saken Aminov
Aman
Mentay Utepbergenov
Make (Zhan's Partner)
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Volodya
Bolat Kalymbetov
Abu
Tulepbergen Baisakalov
Thimblerig Player
Natalya Dolmatova
Midwife
Murat Nurasilov
Beer Stall Owner
Alma Rulas
Alma (Zhan's Wife)
Azat Seymetov
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akan Satayev
- Screenplay & Story
- Timur Zhaksylykov
- Original Score
- Andrei Lifinskiy
- Original Title
- Рэкетир
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Satai Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akan Satayev
Timur Zhaksylykov
Andrei Lifinskiy
Khasan Kydyraliyev, Iskander Narymbetov
Akan Satayev, Zharaskhan Kulpiyenov
Department Leadership Roster
Timur Zhaksylykov
Writer
Akan Satayev
Producer
Andrei Lifinskiy
Original Music Composer
Akan Satayev
Director
Khasan Kydyraliyev
Director of Photography
Zharaskhan Kulpiyenov
Producer
Bopesh Zhandayev
Production Design
Elena Rubanova
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Racketeer
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What is Racketeer about?
Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
Who directed Racketeer?
Racketeer was directed by Akan Satayev.
Who stars in Racketeer?
The principal cast of Racketeer includes Sayat Isembayev, Murat Bisenbin, Asel Sagatova, Zhan Baizhanbayev, Saken Aminov.
When was Racketeer released and how long is it?
Racketeer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Racketeer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Racketeer was composed by Andrei Lifinskiy.