The Racketeer (1929)
Description: DOUBLE-CROSSING MEN...DOUBLE-DEALING WOMEN...THRILLS AND SUSPENSE!
A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
Director: Howard Higgin
Producer: howard higgin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 64 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 23:48:27
Genre:
Crime
Drama
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norman thomson
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ted post
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
emilio fernandez
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
norman z mcleod
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
james v kern
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
robert g vignola
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
harold young
Great chemistry between the leads.
bernard carr
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
edwin h knopf
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
peter bogdanovich
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
richard whorf
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
jean negulesco
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
freddie francis
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
gilbert cates
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
george cukor
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
bert i gordon
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
richard wallace
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
george templeton
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
richard thorpe
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
joseph santley
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.