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  • The Racket (1928)
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    84 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The Racket (1928)
Passed
84 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.
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Director
Writers
Bartlett Cormack (from the stage success of) (adaptation) | Del Andrews (scenario) | Tom Miranda (titles)
Composer
Robert Israel (version: 2004 alternate)
Cinematographer
Tony Gaudio (photographed by)
Editor
Eddie Adams (edited by)
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Updated Jun 30, 1928

Release date
Nov 1, 1928 (United States)

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Cast

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28 cast members
Name Known for
Thomas Meighan
Captain James McQuigg Captain James McQuigg   See fewer
Louis Wolheim
Nick Scarsi Nick Scarsi   See fewer
Marie Prevost
Helen Hayes Helen Hayes   See fewer
G. Pat Collins
Patrolman Johnson (as Pat Collins) Patrolman Johnson (as Pat Collins)   See fewer
George E. Stone
Joe Scarsi (as George Stone) Joe Scarsi (as George Stone)   See fewer
Sam De Grasse
District Attorney Welch (as Sam DeGrasse) District Attorney Welch (as Sam DeGrasse)   See fewer
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Miller (as Skeets Gallagher) Miller (as Skeets Gallagher)   See fewer
Lee Moran
Pratt Pratt   See fewer
John Darrow
Dave Ames - Cub Reporter Dave Ames - Cub Reporter   See fewer
Dan Wolheim
Sgt. Turck Sgt. Turck   See fewer
Frank Austin
Man at Funeral (uncredited) Man at Funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Brennan
Man on Street in Front of Barber Shop (uncredited) Man on Street in Front of Barber Shop (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Dime
Rival Gang Lookout (uncredited) Rival Gang Lookout (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Farley
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Sherry Hall
Orchestra Leader (uncredited) Orchestra Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
Sydney Jarvis
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Marlo
Chick's Chauffeur (uncredited) Chick's Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Burr McIntosh
The Old Man - Political Kingpin (uncredited) The Old Man - Political Kingpin (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat McKee
Man at Funeral (uncredited) Man at Funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
Lewis Milestone
Speakeasy Doorman with Cigar (uncredited) Speakeasy Doorman with Cigar (uncredited)   See fewer
William H. O'Brien
Detective Frisking Nick (uncredited) Detective Frisking Nick (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Perry
Scarsi's Henchman (uncredited) Scarsi's Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rush
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sullivan
Scarsi's Henchman (uncredited) Scarsi's Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Thompson
Man at Funeral (uncredited) Man at Funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Wilson
Man at Funeral (uncredited) Man at Funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
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