Racket Busters
“WARNER BROS' TIME BOMBSHELL!”
Synopsis
A trucker with a pregnant wife fights a New York mobster's protection racket.
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
John "Czar" Martin
George Brent
Denny Jordan
Gloria Dickson
Nora Jordan
Allen Jenkins
Skeets Wilson
Walter Abel
Hugh Allison
Henry O'Neill
Governor
Penny Singleton
Gladys Christie
Anthony Averill
Dave Crane
Oscar O'Shea
Pop Wilson
Elliott Sullivan
Charlie Smith
Fay Helm
Mrs. Charlie Smith
Joe Downing
Joe Pender
Norman Willis
Gus Hawkins
Don Rowan
Cliff Kimball
Irving Bacon
Counter Man (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Peters (uncredited)
Nat Carr
Merchant (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonardo Bercovici, Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Racket Busters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Leonardo Bercovici, Robert Rossen
Adolph Deutsch
Arthur Edeson
James Gibbon
Department Leadership Roster
Leonardo Bercovici
Screenplay
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
James Gibbon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Racket Busters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Racket Busters about?
A trucker with a pregnant wife fights a New York mobster's protection racket.
Who directed Racket Busters?
Racket Busters was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Racket Busters?
The principal cast of Racket Busters includes Humphrey Bogart, George Brent, Gloria Dickson, Allen Jenkins, Walter Abel.
When was Racket Busters released and how long is it?
Racket Busters was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Racket Busters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Racket Busters was composed by Adolph Deutsch.