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The Racket

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

Duration

1h 28m

Release

25 Oct 1951

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

In New York, two honest cops try to hinder a crime syndicate from moving into the precinct and also to prevent the mob's plan of electing a corrupt prosecutor to a judgeship.

Cast

Robert MitchumLizabeth ScottRobert Ryan

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10Rotten Tomatoes: 30%

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Director

John CromwellMel FerrerTay Garnett

Writers

William Wister HainesW.R. BurnettBartlett Cormack

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