Smashing the Rackets (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Smashing the Rackets is a drama and crime film directed by Lew Landers, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim 'Socker' Conway, former boxer and FBI hero, is maneuvered for political reasons into a do-nothing job in the district attorney's office. Meanwhile, he meets wild debutante Letty Lane, girlfriend of mob mouthpiece Steve Lawrence; and Letty's much nicer sister Susan. Now the slot machine gang brutally beats Jim's friends Franz and Otto. And Jim finds a way to use his nominal position to go into the racket- busting business. But his success puts Letty in deadly peril...
Who’s in it. Smashing the Rackets stars Chester Morris as Jim "Socker" Conway, Frances Mercer as Susan 'Pat' Lane, Bruce Cabot as Steve Lawrence and Rita Johnson as Leticia "Letty" Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Smashing the Rackets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Smashing the Rackets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smashing the Rackets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smashing the Rackets (1938)?
- In US, Smashing the Rackets is available to 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 Smashing the Rackets worth watching?
- Smashing the Rackets holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Smashing the Rackets?
- Smashing the Rackets stars Chester Morris, Frances Mercer, Bruce Cabot, Rita Johnson and Edward Pawley.
- When was Smashing the Rackets released?
- Smashing the Rackets was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.