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The Racket (other)
The Racket may refer to: Film, television and theatre * ''The Racket'' (play), a 1927 Broadway crime play by Bartlett Cormack * ''The Racket'' (1928 film), an American adaptation of the play, directed by Lewis Milestone * ''The Racket'' (1951 film), an American remake of the 1928 film, starring Robert Mitchum * "The Racket" (''Vinyl''), a 2016 TV episode Other uses * ''The Racket'' (book), a 2015 book by Matthew Kennard * ''The Racket'' (radio program), an Australian heavy metal program See also * Racket (other) {{DEFAULTSORT:Racket, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (play)
''The Racket'' is a 1927 Broadway theatre, Broadway three-act drama written by Bartlett Cormack and produced by Alexander McKaig. It ran for 119 performances from November 22, 1927, to March 1928 at the Ambassador Theatre (New York City), Ambassador Theatre. Edward G. Robinson had a major role as a snarling gangster, which led to his being cast in similar film roles. It was included in Burns Mantle's ''The Best Plays of 1927-1928''. It was adapted as a silent feature film also titled ''The Racket (1928 film), The Racket'' in 1928 and the 1951 film noir remake ''The Racket (1951 film), The Racket'', starring Robert Mitchum. Cast * John Cromwell (director), John Cromwell as Captain McQuigg * Edward G. Robinson as an unidentified man * Edward Eliscu as Joe * Norman Foster (director), Norman Foster as Dave Ames * Harry McCoy as Turck * Willard Robertson as Pratt * Ralph Adams as Sam Meyer * Romaine Callender as Asst. State's Attorney Welch * Jack Clifford as Clark * Marion C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (1928 Film)
''The Racket'' is a 1928 American silent crime drama film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Thomas Meighan, Marie Prevost, Louis Wolheim, and George E. Stone. The film was produced by Howard Hughes, written by Bartlett Cormack and Tom Miranda, and was distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was adapted from Cormack's 1927 Broadway play '' The Racket. Background Due to the controversial portrayal of a corrupt police force and city government, both the film and the play were banned at the time in Chicago. The main antagonist Nick Scarsi was modeled after Al Capone while "The Old Man" was modeled after Chicago Mayor William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson. Plot Chicago Police Department officer James "Mac" McQuigg tries to keep the peace in Chicago during the Prohibition gang wars but is hampered by massive corruption. After a shootout McQuigg manages to arrest mob boss Nick Scarsi's henchman Spike Corcoran, the political boss "The Old Man" arranges to have all charges dropped. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (1951 Film)
''The Racket'' is a 1951 black-and-white film noir drama directed by John Cromwell with uncredited directing help from Nicholas Ray, Tay Garnett, and Mel Ferrer. The production features Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, and William Conrad. Future ''Perry Mason'' regular cast members William Talman and Ray Collins appear in key roles. The film, a remake of the 1928 film '' The Racket'', is indirectly based on a play by Bartlett Cormack. ( Edward G. Robinson played the racketeer in the original Broadway production.) Plot The plot is very close to the original play and the 1928 movie. Racketeer and mobster Nick Scanlon has managed to buy several of the local government and law-enforcement officials of a large midwestern American city. However, he can't seem to touch the incorruptible police captain Tom McQuigg, who refuses all attempts at bribery. The city's prosecuting attorney, Welsh, and a state police detective, Turk, are crooked and make McQuigg's job as an honest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (Vinyl)
"The Racket" is the fourth episode of the American period drama television series ''Vinyl''. The episode was written by Debora Cahn and directed by S. J. Clarkson. It originally aired on HBO on March 6, 2016. The series is set in New York City in the 1970s. It focuses on Richie Finestra, American Century Records founder and president, whose passion for music and discovering talent has gone by the wayside. With his American Century Records on the verge of being sold, a life-altering event rekindles Finestra's professional fire, but it may leave his personal life in ruins. In the episode, Richie tries to secure a funk superstar, while Devon questions her marriage. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.577 million household viewers and gained a 0.21 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise aimed at the episode's humor and character development. Plot While his associates at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (book)
''The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs. the Masters of the Universe'' is a 2015 book by British investigative journalist Matt Kennard. Synopsis ''The Racket'' is an investigative account of the business and political elite who run the world. The book features interviews with many high-profile figures such as Henry Kissinger from Kennard's unbridled access over four years to the global elite. Kennard writes that "The world as we know it is run by a squad of cigar-smoking men with big guns, big cash and a reach much too close to home" The book also investigates American imperialism and the mission to exploit the resources of the developing world. Reception Writer, political activist and newspaper columnist Owen Jones described the book as a "A crucial exposé of the powerful, of injustice, and of the war against the poor. It should inspire all of us to fight back" while author, political activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein said "In this important book, Kennard explores the direct impacts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Racket (radio Program)
''The Racket'' (formerly ''3 Hours of Power'' and ''Full Metal Racket'') is an Australian heavy metal radio show airing on alternative youth broadcaster Triple J. The show currently airs between 9pm and 11pm on Tuesday nights and is hosted by Lochlan Watt. The name was an allusion to the popular Kubrick war film ''Full Metal Jacket''. A notable, now former segment of the program is the 'Corpse Classic' - three songs played throughout the show off a pre-1987 heavy metal vinyl. Bands featured on this segment have been: Bathory, Suicidal Tendencies, Mötley Crüe, Spinal Tap, Iron Maiden among others. The 'Corpse Classic' was replaced with the similarly themed 'Heavy Metal Troopers' in 2008 because of 'running out of vinyl'. Heavy Metal Troopers involved playing songs by a band that had put out 6 or more albums, regardless of their activity. Artists to be featured included Deicide, Death and Australian figureheads Alchemist. Other regular segments on the show were "Metal Gods" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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