The Racketeer (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1929, The Racketeer is a drama and crime 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 US 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Racketeer (1929)?
- In US, 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 crime. 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.