The Racket (1951)
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- Approved
- 1h 28min
- Crime, Drama
- 12 Dec 1951 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Captain Thomas McQuigg
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| Lizabeth Scott | ... |
Irene Hayes
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| Robert Ryan | ... |
Nick Scanlon
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| William Talman | ... |
Officer Bob Johnson
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| Ray Collins | ... |
D.A. Mortimer X. Welsh
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| Joyce Mackenzie | ... |
Mary McQuigg
(as Joyce MacKenzie)
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| Robert Hutton | ... |
Dave Ames
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| Virginia Huston | ... |
Lucy Johnson
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| William Conrad | ... |
Det. Sgt. Turk
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| Walter Sande | ... |
Sgt. Jim Delaney
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| Les Tremayne | ... |
Harry Craig
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| Don Porter | ... |
R.G. Connolly
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| Walter Baldwin | ... |
Sgt. Sullivan
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| Brett King | ... |
Joe Scanlon
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| Richard Karlan | ... |
Breeze Enright
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| Tito Vuolo | ... |
Tony
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| Eric Alden | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Gregg Barton | ... |
Rookie Cop (uncredited)
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| Don Beddoe | ... |
Mitchell (uncredited)
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Kate Belmont | ... |
Operator (uncredited)
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| Robert Bice | ... |
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
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| Matthew Boulton | ... |
Simpson (uncredited)
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Barry Brooks | ... |
Cameron (uncredited)
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| Howland Chamberlain | ... |
Roy Higgins (uncredited)
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Claudia Constant | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| John Daheim | ... |
Mannick (uncredited)
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| Don Dillaway | ... |
Harris (uncredited)
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Art Dupuis | ... |
Police Car Driver (uncredited)
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| Jane Easton | ... |
Operator (uncredited)
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Car 43 Policeman (uncredited)
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| William Forrest | ... |
Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Lewis (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Bret Hamilton | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Jayne Hazard | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Curtis Jarrett | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Howard Joslin | ... |
Sgt. Werker (uncredited)
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| Hazel Keener | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Harry Lauter | ... |
Officer Mosley (uncredited)
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Ronald Lee | ... |
Elevator Boy (uncredited)
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| Herbert Lytton | ... |
Police Doctor (uncredited)
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| Frank Marlowe | ... |
Pedestrian with Morning Newspaper (uncredited)
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Thomas Martin | ... |
Governor's Butler (uncredited)
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Allen Mathews | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Harriet Matthews | ... |
Librarian (uncredited)
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| Philo McCullough | ... |
Man Seated at Bar (uncredited)
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| John McGuire | ... |
Policeman in Locker Room (uncredited)
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| Ralph Montgomery | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Al Murphy | ... |
Newsboy (uncredited)
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| William J. O'Brien | ... |
Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited)
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| Eddie Parker | ... |
Garage Roof Thug (uncredited)
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| Ralph Peters | ... |
Davis (uncredited)
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| Howard Petrie | ... |
The Governor (uncredited)
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Joey Ray | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Walter Reed | ... |
Policeman at Roll Call & in Locker Room (uncredited)
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| Richard Reeves | ... |
Leo (uncredited)
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| Stephen Roberts | ... |
Schmidt (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Night Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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Miles Shepard | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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George Sherwood | ... |
Douglas (uncredited)
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| Milburn Stone | ... |
Member of Craig's Team (uncredited)
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Duke Taylor | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Herb Vigran | ... |
Paradise Club Manager (uncredited)
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| Max Wagner | ... |
Durko (uncredited)
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| Bud Wolfe | ... |
Detective with Johnson at the Paradise Club (uncredited)
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Sally Yarnell | ... |
Brunette Police Operator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Cromwell | ||
| Mel Ferrer | ... | (uncredited) |
| Tay Garnett | ... | (uncredited) |
| Edmund Grainger | ... | (uncredited) (filled in as director for a day) |
| Nicholas Ray | ... | (additional director) (uncredited) |
| Sherman Todd | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| William Wister Haines | ... | (screen play) and |
| W.R. Burnett | ... | (screen play) |
| Bartlett Cormack | ... | (play) |
| Samuel Fuller | ... | (contract writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Edmund Grainger | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Sawtell | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| George E. Diskant | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sherman Todd | ||
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Jack Okey | ||
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
| William Stevens | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Michael Woulfe | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist |
| Larry Germain | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Cliff P. Broughton | ... | production supervisor |
| Arthur Siteman | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James E. Casey | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Frank McWhorter | ... | sound |
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
Stunts
| John Daheim | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunt double: (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alexander Kahle | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director / composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Roy Webb | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Howard Hughes | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1951) (Canada) (theatrical) (as RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada, Ltd.)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1952) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1952) (France) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1952) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1952) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sascha Filmverleih (1953) (Austria) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Odeon Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. There are only two problems: First, Nick is the violent type, preferring to do things the old-fashioned way instead of using the syndicate's more genteel methods. The second problem is McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson. Together, they take on the violent Nick and try to foil the syndicate's plans to elect Welch, the crooked prosecutor running for a crooked judgeship.
Written by Martin Lewison |
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| Taglines | YOU'LL LEARN WHO PAYS OFF WHO -- AND WHY! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film is a remake of the silent film The Racket (1928) which was directed by Lewis Milestone, starred Thomas Meighan and Louis Wolheim and was focused on the exploits of a bootlegger. The Racket (1951) was indirectly based on a play by Bartlett Cormack. (Edward G. Robinson played the racketeer in the original Broadway production.) Both movies were produced by Howard Hughes. See more » |
| Goofs | Nick Scanlon's car is a 1949 Chrysler Crown Imperial limo. In the crash scene, an older 1942 model was used. The 1949 side trim has been added, but the different front end reveals the switch. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Foul Play (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening See more » |
| Quotes |
Lucy Johnson:
Officer, I'd like to file a complaint. Officer Bob Johnson: Well, madam? Lucy Johnson: I haven't been kissed all day! See more » |