The Big Racket (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, The Big Racket is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 100 minutes. “Someone's gonna pay...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nico Palmieri is a police inspector who battles a criminal gang terrorizing a sleepy Italian town, extorting cash from the local merchants. With the threat of violence, no one dares to act, except for a restaurant owner who is forced by Palmieri to tell the truth.
Who’s in it. The Big Racket stars Fabio Testi as Inspector Nico Palmieri, Vincent Gardenia as Pepe, Orso Maria Guerrini as Gianni Rossetti and Glauco Onorato as Piero Mazzarelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Big Racket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and Full Moon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Racket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Racket tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Racket (1976)?
- In US, The Big Racket is available to stream on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Racket worth watching?
- The Big Racket holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Racket?
- The Big Racket stars Fabio Testi, Vincent Gardenia, Orso Maria Guerrini, Glauco Onorato and Marcella Michelangeli.
- When was The Big Racket released?
- The Big Racket was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.