The Racket
Originally released in 1928. The Racket is a crime/drama film. directed by Lewis Milestone. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, and Marie Prevost
Synopsis
A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (40 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Thomas Meighan
as Police Captain James McQuigg
Louis Wolheim
as Nick Scarsi
Marie Prevost
as Helen Hayes
G. Pat Collins
as Patrolman Johnson
Henry Sedley
as Spike Corcoran
George E. Stone
as Joe Scarsi
Sam De Grasse
as District Attorney Welch
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Miller
John Darrow
as Cub Reporter Dave Ames
Lucien Prival
as Chick
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Caddo Company
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Racket about?
A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Who directed The Racket?
The Racket was directed by Lewis Milestone.
How long is The Racket?
The Racket has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Racket released?
The Racket was released on November 1, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Racket?
The main cast of The Racket includes Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, Marie Prevost, G. Pat Collins, Henry Sedley.