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Racket Busters

1938-07-16 · 71 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Drama

A trucker with a pregnant wife fights a New York mobster's protection racket.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartJohn "Czar" Martin
George BrentGeorge BrentDenny Jordan
Gloria DicksonGloria DicksonNora Jordan
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsSkeets Wilson
Walter AbelWalter AbelHugh Allison
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillGovernor
Penny SingletonPenny SingletonGladys Christie
Anthony AverillAnthony AverillDave Crane
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaPop Wilson
Elliott SullivanElliott SullivanCharlie Smith
Fay HelmFay HelmMrs. Charlie Smith
Joe DowningJoe DowningJoe Pender
Norman WillisNorman WillisGus Hawkins
Don RowanDon RowanCliff Kimball
Irving BaconIrving BaconCounter Man (uncredited)
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherPeters (uncredited)
Nat CarrNat CarrMerchant (uncredited)
Glen CavenderGlen CavenderTruck Driver (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerTruck Driver (uncredited)
Loia CheaneyAngry Woman At Strike (uncredited)

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