Rubber Racketeers
"Deadlier than the public enemies... more ruthless than Murder, Inc... are these dealers in death who threaten the lives of millions!"
Originally released in 1942. Rubber Racketeers is a drama/crime film. directed by Harold Young. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ricardo Cortez, Rochelle Hudson, and William Henry
Synopsis
Racketeer Gillin is paroled from prison and immediately goes to work trying to make an illegal buck from America's war effort. With rationing in effect the black market tire business is booming. Gillen's mob sets up car lots around town where they peddle stolen tires and "new" tires milled in the gangster's factories from cheap faulty materials. People begin to die in crashes as the defective tires fail. Bill Barry leads his fellow defense plant workers on a crusade to uncover the source of the black market rubber and bring the guilty to justice. Although clearly intended to warn the public about black market tire smuggling, Rubber Racketeers holds it own as a saga of mobsters versus an irate public.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
- King Brothers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rubber Racketeers about?
Racketeer Gillin is paroled from prison and immediately goes to work trying to make an illegal buck from America's war effort. With rationing in effect the black market tire business is booming. Gi...
Who directed Rubber Racketeers?
Rubber Racketeers was directed by Harold Young.
How long is Rubber Racketeers?
Rubber Racketeers has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Rubber Racketeers released?
Rubber Racketeers was released on June 26, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rubber Racketeers?
The main cast of Rubber Racketeers includes Ricardo Cortez, Rochelle Hudson, William Henry, Barbara Read, John Abbott.