The Racket

1951 · 88 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 3,434 VOTES · DIR. John Cromwell

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,275 lines

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00:01:16 Get your morning paper. Read all about it.
00:04:03 Have you anything to add?
00:07:23 My kids are different.
00:10:06 - Would he talk? - All lies, but they led to this.
00:15:25 Manslaughter. Extortion. Larceny.
00:18:35 You do your jobs right or you'll hear from me.
00:21:40 You just stick to detail. Let me worry about the rest.
00:25:08 McQuigg, the public servant.
00:28:12 Now, listen, Joe.
00:31:48 - Go there. - Carlin Street, off 32nd.
00:38:19 Just between ourselves, tip me off. It won't go any further. Where is he?
00:43:10 You said Nick gave you this car to make up.
00:46:20 - What's your first name? - Dave.
00:49:25 I'm only trying to help you.
00:51:58 - The hearing's on Wednesday. - Mac, how could you do this to me?
00:54:38 And you, Mr. Prosecutor
00:57:33 Well, it's a little thin, but pick Joe up again.
01:03:01 "Never do anything in anger. It's inefficient, a thing of the past. "
01:07:24 McQuigg. Red line flash.
01:12:21 I'll take her home.
01:15:42 This may be too smart, Nick.
01:18:26 They'll take care of you, too.
01:22:51 You know the publicity you'll get.
01:26:14 You mean you thought this all out?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,275
Dialogue density14.5 lines / min
First line00:01:16
Final line01:26:14

Production Record

DirectorJohn Cromwell
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,434