The Racket Man
"He knew every angle... except a girl's love!"
Originally released in 1944. The Racket Man is a crime/drama film. directed by D. Ross Lederman. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Neal, Jeanne Bates, and Hugh Beaumont
Synopsis
A gangster is drafted into the Army and, soon realizing how wrong his life of crime has been, agrees to help the FBI break up a black market ring by pretending to have been kicked out of service and to have resumed his old life of crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Neal
as Matt Benson
Jeanne Bates
as Phyllis Lake
Hugh Beaumont
as Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
Douglas Fowley
as Toby Sykes
Larry Parks
as Larry Lake
Clarence Muse
as George the Butler
Charles D. Brown
as Editor Clark
Warren Ashe
as Agent Burton
Anthony Caruso
as Cpl. Tony Ciccardi
Pauline Drake
as Mamie the Secretary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Racket Man about?
A gangster is drafted into the Army and, soon realizing how wrong his life of crime has been, agrees to help the FBI break up a black market ring by pretending to have been kicked out of service an...
Who directed The Racket Man?
The Racket Man was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
How long is The Racket Man?
The Racket Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Racket Man released?
The Racket Man was released on January 18, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Racket Man?
The main cast of The Racket Man includes Tom Neal, Jeanne Bates, Hugh Beaumont, Douglas Fowley, Larry Parks.