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The Racket
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The Racket

1951-10-25 · 88 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
John Cromwell
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumThomas McQuigg
Lizabeth ScottLizabeth ScottIrene Hayes
Robert RyanRobert RyanNick Scanlon
William TalmanWilliam TalmanJohnson
Ray CollinsRay CollinsMortimer Welsh
Joyce MackenzieJoyce MackenzieMary McQuigg
Robert HuttonRobert HuttonDave Ames
Virginia HustonVirginia HustonLucy Johnson
William ConradWilliam ConradTurk
Walter SandeWalter SandeJim Delaney
Les TremayneLes TremayneHarry Craig
Don PorterDon PorterR. G. Connolly
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinSullivan
Brett KingBrett KingJoe Scanlon
Richard KarlanRichard KarlanBreeze Enright
Tito VuoloTito VuoloTony
Eric AldenEric AldenSergeant (uncredited)
Gregg BartonGregg BartonRookie Cop (uncredited)
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeMitchell (uncredited)
Robert BiceRobert BicePolice Dispatcher (uncredited)

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