The Racketeer (1929): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1929 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1929, The Racketeer is a drama and krimi film directed by Howard Higgin, running about 66 minutes. “DOUBLE-CROSSING MEN...DOUBLE-DEALING WOMEN...THRILLS AND SUSPENSE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
Who’s in it. The Racketeer stars Robert Armstrong as Mahlon Keane, Carole Lombard as Rhoda Philbrooke, Roland Drew as Tony Vaughan and Paul Hurst as Mehaffy - Policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Racketeer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Racketeer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Racketeer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Racketeer (1929)?
- In USA, The Racketeer is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Racketeer worth watching?
- The Racketeer holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Racketeer?
- The Racketeer stars Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Roland Drew, Paul Hurst and Kit Guard.
- When was The Racketeer released?
- The Racketeer was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.