The Racket Man (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, The Racket Man is a drama and crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 65 minutes. “He knew every angle... except a girl's love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gangster is drafted into the Army and, soon realizing how wrong his life of crime has been, agrees to help the FBI break up a black market ring by pretending to have been kicked out of service and to have resumed his old life of crime.
Who’s in it. The Racket Man stars Tom Neal as Matt Benson, Jeanne Bates as Phyllis Lake, Hugh Beaumont as Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy and Douglas Fowley as Toby Sykes, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Racket Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Racket Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Racket Man (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Racket Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Racket Man?
- The Racket Man stars Tom Neal, Jeanne Bates, Hugh Beaumont, Douglas Fowley and Larry Parks.
- When was The Racket Man released?
- The Racket Man was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.