The Racketeer
“DOUBLE-CROSSING MEN...DOUBLE-DEALING WOMEN...THRILLS AND SUSPENSE!”
Synopsis
A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gangelin
- Original Title
- The Racketeer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Higgin
Paul Gangelin
David Abel
Doane Harrison, Jack Ogilvie
Ralph Block
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Higgin
Director
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Doane Harrison
Editor
Ralph Block
Producer
David Abel
Director of Photography
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Racketeer
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What is The Racketeer about?
A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
Who directed The Racketeer?
The Racketeer was directed by Howard Higgin.
Who stars in The Racketeer?
The principal cast of The Racketeer includes Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Roland Drew, Paul Hurst, Kit Guard.
When was The Racketeer released and how long is it?
The Racketeer was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Racketeer?
The Racketeer holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).