The Racket (1928) Review

The Racket (1928) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1927/28 Academy Award.

We review the Best Picture nominated movie The Racket as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominees and winners from 1927-2028.

Synopsis: An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.

Release dateNovember 1, 1928
Directed byLewis Milestone
Cast– Thomas Meighan as Captain James McQuigg
– Louis Wolheim as Nick Scarsi
– Marie Prevost as Helen Hayes
– G. Pat Collins as Patrolman Johnson (credited as Pat Collins)
– Henry Sedley as Spike
StudioThe Caddo Company

The Racket’s Nomination at the 1st Academy Awards

CategoryRecipientResult
Outstanding Picture (Best Picture)The Caddo CompanyNominated

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