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The Racket poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.0 / 100
1951·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 28m

THE RACKET

“The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!”

The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.

Above the Line
John Cromwell, Mel Ferrer, Tay Garnett·DirectorWilliam Wister Haines·ScreenplayW.R. Burnett·ScreenplayGeorge E. Diskant·Director of PhotographyJimmy McHugh·MusicSherman Todd·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Thomas McQuiggLizabeth Scott·Irene HayesRobert Ryan·Nick ScanlonWilliam Talman·JohnsonRay Collins·Mortimer WelshJoyce Mackenzie·Mary McQuiggRobert Hutton·Dave AmesVirginia Huston·Lucy JohnsonWilliam Conrad·TurkWalter Sande·Jim Delaney
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
John Cromwell·Director
Writing· 4
William Wister Haines·ScreenplayW.R. Burnett·ScreenplayBartlett Cormack·Theatre PlayHarold Adamson·Lyricist
Camera· 1
George E. Diskant·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sherman Todd·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Jimmy McHugh·MusicFrank McWhorter·SoundClem Portman·SoundC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionJack Okey·Art DirectionMichael Woulfe·Costume DesignDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationWilliam Stevens·Set DecorationMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Edmund Grainger·ProducerCliff P. Broughton·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 1
Larry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
64.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a bright yellow background with a black border on the top and sides, narrowing towards the bottom. The title "THE RACKET" is prominently dis”

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Key Elements
Car
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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