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Adventure crime film

Dance Hall Racket (1953): Cast

Dance Hall Racket (1953) movie poster

Dance Hall Racket is a 1953 adventure crime film directed by Phil Tucker, starring Lenny Bruce as Vincent, Sally Marr and Timothy Farrell. It runs 1 hour.

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Dance Hall Racket (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Phil Tucker
Genres
Adventure , Crime , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dance Hall Racket About?

The premise of Dance Hall Racket without spoilers.

A high‑octane blend of action, suspense and drama explores the harsh exploitation of women in a corrupt nightclub. The story follows a ruthless gangster who runs a sleazy dance hall, employing a cruel bodyguard to terrorize the dancers and enforce obedience among his patrons, creating a tense, violent atmosphere.

Dance Hall Racket Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • woman undresses
  • henchmen
  • sexploitation
  • woman with long hair
  • women's dressing room
  • potted palm
  • drugged drink
  • carrying a dog
  • woman removes her bra
  • woman wearing only panties
  • female bare back
  • platinum blonde
+38 more
  • implied female nudity
  • ex convict
  • told to undress
  • concealed nudity
  • stabbed in the back
  • smuggler
  • camera focus on cleavage
  • gold bullion
  • woman smoking
  • implied famale nudity
  • man and woman kissing
  • exploitation film
  • told in flashback
  • b movie
  • zipping a woman's dress
  • pickpocketing
  • switchblade
  • woman wears a strapless dress
  • couple dancing
  • brief topless female nudity
  • murder
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • one breast exposed
  • hair pulling
  • woman lifts her dress
  • cleavage
  • woman wears a black bra and panties
  • catfight
  • man tells a woman to undress
  • underworld
  • females wearing lingerie
  • woman wears stockings and a garter belt
  • jewels
  • undercover operation
  • floozie
  • side boob
  • marriage proposal
  • dance hall girl
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Cast & crew

Dance Hall Racket Cast & Characters

Lenny Bruce leads the cast as Vincent, with Sally Marr as Hostess and Timothy Farrell as Umberto Scalli. Directed by Phil Tucker; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Phil Tucker

More films directed by Phil Tucker: The Cape Canaveral Monsters, Broadway Jungle, Stardust in Your Eyes and Robot Monster.

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Videos

Dance Hall Racket Videos

The clip of Dance Hall Racket.

Cult Sleaze Noir - Dance Hall Racket - 1953

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FAQ

Dance Hall Racket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dance Hall Racket, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dance Hall Racket?

Dance Hall Racket runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Dance Hall Racket released?

Dance Hall Racket was released on February 20, 1953.

Who directed Dance Hall Racket?

Dance Hall Racket was directed by Phil Tucker.

More films by Phil Tucker

Who is in the cast of Dance Hall Racket?

Dance Hall Racket stars Lenny Bruce as Vincent, Sally Marr as Hostess and Timothy Farrell as Umberto Scalli, among 5 credited actors.

Does Dance Hall Racket have a post-credit scene?

No. Dance Hall Racket has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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