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The Big Racket (1976): Cast

The Big Racket (1976) movie poster

The Big Racket is a 1976 crime action film starring Fabio Testi as Inspector Nico Palmieri, Renzo Palmer and Vincent Gardenia. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Big Racket (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Crime , Action
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big Racket About?

The premise of The Big Racket without spoilers.

Nico Palmieri, a determined police inspector, takes on a ruthless gang that has been terrorizing a quiet Italian town by extorting money from local merchants. Fear keeps the community silent, but a courageous restaurant owner finally agrees to speak after Palmieri pressures him, setting the stage for a showdown.

The Big Racket Themes & Keywords

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  • cult film
  • woman has sex with three men
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  • car driven off a cliff
  • live action
  • robbery goes awry
  • ends with a freeze frame
  • sex with a prostitute
  • police
  • restaurant
  • suicide
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  • ambush
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  • death
  • car crash
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Cast & crew

The Big Racket Cast & Characters

Fabio Testi leads the cast as Inspector Nico Palmieri, with Renzo Palmer as Luigi Giulti, restaurant owner and Vincent Gardenia as Pepe.

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Videos

The Big Racket Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Big Racket.

Original Trailer

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FAQ

The Big Racket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Big Racket, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big Racket?

The Big Racket runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Big Racket released?

The Big Racket was released on August 12, 1976.

Who is in the cast of The Big Racket?

The Big Racket stars Fabio Testi as Inspector Nico Palmieri, Renzo Palmer as Luigi Giulti, restaurant owner and Vincent Gardenia as Pepe, among 45 credited actors.

Does The Big Racket have a post-credit scene?

No. The Big Racket has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Big Racket in?

The original language of The Big Racket is Italian.

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