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The Racket: Full Cast & Crew 1928 Crime/Drama
In this Prohibition-era silent film, James McQuigg (Thomas Meighan) is an honest police captain in a city ruled by gangsters and corrupt politicians. McQuigg tries repeatedly to arrest Nick Scarsi (Louis Wolheim), a bootlegging kingpin, but can't get charges to stick. After rejecting Scarsi's bribes, the incorruptible McQuigg is transferred out of town, but refuses to be intimidated. When Scarsi's younger brother is caught in a hit-and-run, McQuigg attempts to take down the criminal underworld. Released: Jun 30, 1928 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Lewis Milestone Director Thomas Meighan Police Captain James McQuigg Actor Marie Prevost Helen Hayes Actor Louis Wolheim Nick Scarsi Actor George Stone Joe Scarsi Actor John Darrow Cub Reporter Ames Actor Skeets Gallagher Reporter Miller Actor Lee Moran Reporter Pratt Actor Lucien Prival Chick Actor Tony Mario Chick's Chauffeur Actor Henry Sedley Spike Corcoran Actor Burr McIntosh The Old Man Actor