The Racket
Directed by John Cromwell
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.
Cast
Crew
Screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Director of Photography
Decade ranking
Explore where The Racket fits among the best movies of the 1950s.
Open best movies of the 1950s
Studio ranking
See where The Racket lands among the top-ranked movies associated with RKO Radio Pictures.
Open best rko radio pictures movies
Language ranking
See how The Racket compares with other top-ranked English crime movies from 1951.
Open best english crime movies of 1951
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like The Racket.
Open movies like The Racket
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for The Racket, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch The Racket
