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The Racket
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The Racket

1928-11-01 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

A renegade police captain sets out to catch a sadistic mob boss. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

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Directors
Lewis Milestone
Production companies
The Caddo Company, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Thomas MeighanThomas MeighanPolice Captain James McQuigg
Louis WolheimLouis WolheimNick Scarsi
Marie PrevostMarie PrevostHelen Hayes
G. Pat CollinsG. Pat CollinsPatrolman Johnson
Henry SedleySpike Corcoran
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneJoe Scarsi
Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseDistrict Attorney Welch
Richard 'Skeets' GallagherRichard 'Skeets' GallagherMiller
John DarrowJohn DarrowCub Reporter Dave Ames
Lucien PrivalLucien PrivalChick
Dan WolheimSergeant Turck
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienDetective Frisking Nick

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