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The Racket (1951)

Poster for The Racket

The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Cromwell
  • Profile picture of Robert Mitchum
    Captain Thomas McQuigg Robert Mitchum
  • Profile picture of Lizabeth Scott
    Irene Hayes Lizabeth Scott
  • Profile picture of Robert Ryan
    Nick Scanlon Robert Ryan
  • Profile picture of William Talman
    Officer Bob Johnson William Talman
  • Profile picture of Ray Collins
    D. A. Mortimer X. Welsh Ray Collins
  • Profile picture of Joyce Mackenzie
    Mary McQuigg Joyce Mackenzie
  • Profile picture of Robert Hutton
    Dave Ames Robert Hutton
  • Profile picture of Virginia Huston
    Lucy Johnson Virginia Huston

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