Rubber Racketeers (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1942, Rubber Racketeers is a drama and crime film directed by Harold Young, running about 67 minutes. “Deadlier than the public enemies... more ruthless than Murder, Inc... are these dealers in death who threaten the lives of millions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Racketeer Gillin is paroled from prison and immediately goes to work trying to make an illegal buck from America's war effort. With rationing in effect the black market tire business is booming. Gillen's mob sets up car lots around town where they peddle stolen tires and "new" tires milled in the gangster's factories from cheap faulty materials. People begin to die in crashes as the defective tires fail. Bill Barry leads his fellow defense plant workers on a crusade to uncover the source of the black market rubber and bring the guilty to justice. Although clearly intended to warn the public about black market tire smuggling, Rubber Racketeers holds it own as a saga of mobsters versus an irate public.
Who’s in it. Rubber Racketeers stars Ricardo Cortez as Gilin, Rochelle Hudson as Nikki, William Henry as Bill Barry (as Bill Henry) and Barbara Read as Mary Dale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Rubber Racketeers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rubber Racketeers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rubber Racketeers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rubber Racketeers (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rubber Racketeers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rubber Racketeers worth watching?
- Rubber Racketeers holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Rubber Racketeers?
- Rubber Racketeers stars Ricardo Cortez, Rochelle Hudson, William Henry, Barbara Read and John Abbott.
- When was Rubber Racketeers released?
- Rubber Racketeers was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.