


Film · Released
The Racket
“The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!”
The Racket at a glance
The Racket is a 1951 crime and thriller film, running 1h 28m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1951-10-25
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 44 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.
Cast
14 names
Robert MitchumThomas McQuigg
Lizabeth ScottIrene Hayes
Robert RyanNick Scanlon
William TalmanJohnson
Ray CollinsMortimer Welsh
Joyce MackenzieMary McQuigg
Robert HuttonDave Ames
Virginia HustonLucy Johnson
William ConradTurk
Walter SandeJim Delaney
Les TremayneHarry Craig
Don PorterR. G. Connolly
Walter BaldwinSullivan
Brett KingJoe ScanlonQuestions about The Racket
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Racket in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Racket is listed on HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Racket suitable for children?
The Racket is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Racket about?
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.
How long is The Racket?
The Racket runs for 1h 28m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Racket trailer?
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