The Racket  (1951) 11/15/25

The irreplaceable WAC brings forth another sterling HD remaster of a vintage crime thriller. Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan go head-to-head in this remake of Howard Hughes’ silent hit; the context is modern mob racketeering but the screenplay turns the conflict into an old-fashioned personal grudge match. Playboy producer Hughes threw the picture together and then brought on 4 directors for extensive re-shoots. Lizabeth Scott and Ray Collins are along for the ride, while we admire the acting of clean cop William Talman and sleazy politico cop William Conrad. On Blu-ray from The Warner Archive Collection.
11/15/25