Smashing the Rackets
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...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Smashing the Rackets
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 1938-08-08
- Runtime: 69 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2231
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Chester Morris
as Jim "Socker" Conway
Frances Mercer
as Susan 'Pat' Lane
Bruce Cabot
as Steve Lawrence
Rita Johnson
as Leticia "Letty" Lane
Edward Pawley
as Chin Martin
Joe De Stefani
as Franz
Donald Douglas
as Harry Spaulding
Kay Sutton
as Peggy
Ben Welden
as Whitey Clark
Paul Fix
as Maxie
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What is Smashing the Rackets?▼
Smashing the Rackets is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1938-08-08.
Who are the main actors in Smashing the Rackets?▼
The main cast includes Chester Morris, Frances Mercer, Bruce Cabot, Rita Johnson, Edward Pawley, .
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Is Smashing the Rackets based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Smashing the Rackets?▼
Smashing the Rackets has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Smashing the Rackets?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Smashing the Rackets?▼
The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Smashing the Rackets filmed?▼
Smashing the Rackets was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Smashing the Rackets?▼
The total runtime of Smashing the Rackets is 69 minutes.
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