Racket (1951) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1951 · Film · ★ 6.2

Racket poster

Released in 1951, Racket is an action, thriller, drame and policier film directed by John Cromwell, running about 88 minutes. “The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dans une ville du Middle-West qui ressemble de près au Chicago des années 20, McQuigg, flic honnête, affronte Scanlon, un truand qui règne en maître, soutenu par des politiciens et des policiers véreux. En pleine période électorale, McQuigg n'hésitera pas à donner un coup de pied dans la fourmilliére, malgré les pressions.

Who’s in it. Racket stars Robert Mitchum as Captain Thomas McQuigg, Lizabeth Scott as Irene Hayes, Robert Ryan as Nick Scanlon and William Talman as Officer Bob Johnson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Racket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Racket page.

If you liked it. Fans of Racket tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Racket (1951)?
In États-Unis, Racket is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Racket worth watching?
Racket holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Racket?
Racket stars Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, William Talman and Ray Collins.
When was Racket released?
Racket was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.