The Racket

The Racket

Directed by John Cromwell
19511hr 28min

Step back into the gritty streets of the 1950s with "The Racket," a classic crime drama that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. As the big national crime syndicate collides with the local crime boss, Nick Scanlon, the tension in the city reaches a boiling point. But amidst the corruption and violence, there shines a beacon of integrity in the form of Captain McQuigg, the one honest officer determined to take down the criminals.

Joined by his steadfast patrolman, Johnson, McQuigg faces off against the ruthless Nick in a battle of wills that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its noir atmosphere and gripping storyline, "The Racket" is a timeless tale of good versus evil, loyalty versus betrayal. Will justice prevail in a city consumed by crime, or will darkness reign supreme? Find out in this riveting cinematic masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

Cast

Milburn Stone

Member of Craig's Team (uncredited)

Milburn Stone

Robert Mitchum

Captain Thomas McQuigg

Robert Mitchum

Robert Ryan

Nick Scanlon

Robert Ryan

William Conrad

Det. Sgt. Turk

William Conrad

Ray Collins

D. A. Mortimer X. Welsh

Ray Collins

Harry Lauter

Officer Mosley (uncredited)

Harry Lauter

Don Beddoe

Mitchell (uncredited)

Don Beddoe

Richard Reeves

Leo (uncredited)

Richard Reeves

Charles Sherlock

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Charles Sherlock

Robert Hutton

Dave Ames

Robert Hutton

William Talman

Officer Bob Johnson

William Talman

Don Porter

R. G. Connolly

Don Porter

Herb Vigran

Paradise Club Manager (uncredited)

Herb Vigran

Howland Chamberlain

Roy Higgins (uncredited)

Howland Chamberlain

Mike Lally

Sergeant (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Lizabeth Scott

Irene Hayes

Lizabeth Scott

Walter Reed

Policeman at Roll Call & in Locker Room (uncredited)

Walter Reed

Walter Baldwin

Sgt. Sullivan

Walter Baldwin

William Forrest

Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)

William Forrest

Joyce Mackenzie

Mary McQuigg

Joyce Mackenzie

Jack Gargan

Lewis (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Les Tremayne

Harry Craig

Les Tremayne

Tito Vuolo

Walter Sande

Sgt. Jim Delaney

Walter Sande

Herbert Lytton

Police Doctor (uncredited)

Herbert Lytton

John Daheim

Mannick (uncredited)

John Daheim

Howard Petrie

The Governor (uncredited)

Howard Petrie

Stephen Roberts

Schmidt (uncredited)

Stephen Roberts

Philo McCullough

Man Seated at Bar (uncredited)

Philo McCullough

Pat Flaherty

Car 43 Policeman (uncredited)

Pat Flaherty

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