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A Lei dos Fortes

Título original: The Racket
  • 1928
  • Passed
  • 1 h 24 min
AVALIAÇÃO DA IMDb
6,6/10
1,8 mil
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Thomas Meighan in A Lei dos Fortes (1928)
Film NoirCrimeDrama

Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaAn honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.

  • Direção
    • Lewis Milestone
  • Roteiristas
    • Bartlett Cormack
    • Del Andrews
    • Tom Miranda
  • Artistas
    • Thomas Meighan
    • Louis Wolheim
    • Marie Prevost
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  • AVALIAÇÃO DA IMDb
    6,6/10
    1,8 mil
    SUA AVALIAÇÃO
    • Direção
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Roteiristas
      • Bartlett Cormack
      • Del Andrews
      • Tom Miranda
    • Artistas
      • Thomas Meighan
      • Louis Wolheim
      • Marie Prevost
    • 31Avaliações de usuários
    • 21Avaliações da crítica
  • Veja as informações de produção no IMDbPro
  • Veja as informações de produção no IMDbPro
    • Indicado a 1 Oscar
      • 3 vitórias e 1 indicação no total

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    Thomas Meighan
    Thomas Meighan
    • Captain James McQuigg
    Louis Wolheim
    Louis Wolheim
    • Nick Scarsi
    Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost
    • Helen Hayes
    G. Pat Collins
    G. Pat Collins
    • Patrolman Johnson
    • (as Pat Collins)
    Henry Sedley
    Henry Sedley
    • Spike
    George E. Stone
    George E. Stone
    • Joe Scarsi
    • (as George Stone)
    Sam De Grasse
    Sam De Grasse
    • District Attorney Welch
    • (as Sam DeGrasse)
    Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
    Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
    • Miller
    • (as Skeets Gallagher)
    Lee Moran
    Lee Moran
    • Pratt
    John Darrow
    John Darrow
    • Dave Ames - Cub Reporter
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Chick
    Dan Wolheim
    Dan Wolheim
    • Sgt. Turck
    Frank Austin
    Frank Austin
    • Man at Funeral
    • (não creditado)
    Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan
    • Man on Street in Front of Barber Shop
    • (não creditado)
    Jimmy Dime
    Jimmy Dime
    • Rival Gang Lookout
    • (não creditado)
    Jim Farley
    Jim Farley
    • Detective
    • (não creditado)
    Ruth Feldman
    • Woman on stairs
    • (não creditado)
    Sherry Hall
    • Orchestra Leader
    • (não creditado)
    • Direção
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Roteiristas
      • Bartlett Cormack
      • Del Andrews
      • Tom Miranda
    • Elenco e equipe completos
    • Produção, bilheteria e muito mais no IMDbPro

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    7Bunuel1976

    THE RACKET (Lewis Milestone, 1928) ***

    I watched this in anticipation of Josef von Sternberg's UNDERWORLD (1927), a film that revolutionized the gangster genre – which THE RACKET is as well (I am already familiar with its 1951 remake from the same producer, Howard Hughes). Playwright Bartlett Cormack helped adapt his own work to the screen; interestingly, the chief hoodlum during the original theatrical run was essayed by Edward G. Robinson – who would achieve movie stardom with a similar role in LITTLE CAESAR (1930)!

    Though the original was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, ultimately, I still think that the later version is superior (even if nominal director John Cromwell ended up getting replaced by Nicholas Ray!) – principally because there the antagonistic relationship at its core was formidably filled by Roberts Mitchum and Ryan! In this version, we have forgotten star Thomas Meighan as the quintessential (albeit over-age) Irish cop and burly but suitably smarmy Louis Wolheim (who would re-unite with director Milestone for his Oscar-winning masterpiece ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT [1930]). From what I can recall, the plot is pretty much identical between the two versions (for the record, I own Warner's SE DVD of the 1951 movie, while the earlier one was restored for DVD release by Silent-movie specialists Flicker Alley but it somehow never hit stores!): the gangster not only muscles in on a rival (the entire mob's come-uppance in a speak-easy, during a party thrown in honor of Wolheim's younger brother no less, is superbly realized by Milestone) but even seems to have authority figures under his thumb (recalling in this way the recently-viewed THE GLASS KEY [1935], down to a car-accident-turned-murder-rap which sends a ripple through the already murky waters) – so that, no matter what he or his associates do, they are sure to get away scott-free!

    In both, there is also a girl – pretty but spirited Marie Prevost in 1928, sultry-yet-dull Lizabeth Scott in 1951 – who first gets embroiled in the villain's schemes and, then, becomes a pawn in the protagonists' struggle for supremacy (which sees Meighan transferred to a precinct far removed from the center of activities and Wolheim tripping himself up by personally exacting revenge upon the cop who arrested his sibling). On the side-lines are a trio of reporters, two vaguely comical (though their antics only seem to exacerbate the feud between policeman and criminal!) and the other a rookie (who becomes involved with Prevost, and is actually the one to bring the villain to book) – his eventual demise, then, emerges to be heavily tinged with irony!
    9donjmiller

    Wonderful rescued film

    This has been resurrected courtesy of Turner Classic Movies, the University of Nevada, et al. (in pretty good shape, too) in a nicely done digital restoration, complete with a good score. If you get a chance to see it, you might want to take a chance: in spite of it being a silent (I consider that a handicap), it's an entertaining film, with a lot to like.

    There's fine acting, especially by Louis Wolheim as the main gangster, whose face is so expressive you don't miss the sound as long as he's on screen. Marie Prevost and 'Skeets' Gallagher turn in solid supporting performances. There's clever dialogue: very good given the constraints silent films inherently have.

    Personally, I thought the best feature is the wonderful cinematography. Rarely does the camera technique look dated or technically primitive, and many scenes are as well done as any since. The use of dissolves and interesting angles was delightful, and there are even a couple (surprising, to me) attempts at zooms that come off alright. Obviously a good director/cinematographer team. The overall look of the film is fresh and clear.

    The story is pretty entertaining and the characters are brought to life, making me glad this film was brought back to life as well.
    7wes-connors

    A Milestone Gangster Film

    Tough cop Thomas Meighan (as James McQuigg) versus underworld kingpin Louis Wolheim (as Nick Scarsi). In a subplot, blonde gold-digger Marie Prevost (as Helen Hayes) pursues Mr. Wolheim's "bad boy" brother George Stone (as Joe Scarsi). This Howard Hughes piloted film was considered for "Best Production" at the first Academy Awards, as "the most outstanding motion picture considering all elements that contribute to a picture's greatness." Although it understandably lost to "Wings", it does posses elements of "greatness".

    Mr. Meighan, one of the biggest and most beloved stars of the era, brings considerable presence to his role; with a script that offers him surprisingly few opportunities for characterization. Wolheim and director Lewis Milestone are always a fun to watch match. Ms. Prevost and the supporting cast do their best with the "love story" and gangland activities. And, the production values are high. If only more focus and characterization were on the personal stories and conflicts concerning McQuigg and Scarsi! Curiously hesitant to show much depth; still, "The Racket" exposes, while inadvertently glamorizing, the gangster lifestyle.

    ******* The Racket (6/30/28) Lewis Milestone ~ Thomas Meighan, Louis Wolheim, Marie Prevost
    10Papajohn56

    Classic.

    As it has just been recovered and digitized by University of Nevada at Las Vegas and Turner Classic Movies along with the rest of Howard Hughes' classic silent movies, the people of today will finally get to see this great movie. A movie about prohibition and the mafia, made at the same time it was all going on. Idealizing the mafia before the Godfather was even thought of. Although it may be silent, it shows detail on the corruption of the mob with the police force and government officials, and not to mention the costumes of the film were obviously fitting for the time period, and used common "gangster" themes, such as the pinstriped suit with fedora and the cigar. The production quality is very good for the time, with what equipment they had to work with. The stereotypical choppiness of the frames from 20's movies rarely occurs, except when there is much fast action. Turner also did a good job digitizing this, as the film quality is still high. I recommend that people see this, albeit short, it gives a good idea about the movies of the times. Along with "Two Arabian Nights", also produced by Howard Hughes.
    xenaphyl

    A great seminal early gangster film

    Sadly this film was made available long years (like 50) after the giants of the early gangster films were available---Little Cesear and The Public Enemy,so it missed the true acclaim it probably deserves.

    Being made during Prohibition, and during the less "glamourous" studio period (but with an excellent director, fast paced script and great supporting cast) it has the immediate feel of the time---when the policeman hero is exiled to the country it IS the country, and the character actors shine here--especially the incandescent and tragic Marie Prevost as the platinum blonde chanteuse, Helen Hayes. She is absolutely wonderful as a complete jazz baby flinging herself into the arms of the nearest well heeled heel available, her desperation clearly visible under the surface. This performance is subtle in it's (Mae West) undertones, but she anticipates the bright gaudy generous hearted vulgarity of Jean Harlow by several years. She has a huge range with her hideous fox fur collared cape, her cigarette, and her bits of business with her props--she has the stage presence of her character's name Helen Hayes, but she is much more naughty and fun to watch. She cynically analyzes the lead villain's fear of women, and stands up to him, leveraging his fear in the face of his men, and lays her neck on the line. At the same time, she desperately digs for gold, playing hard to get with the gangster's weak spot, his younger, ratty brother. (George Stone in an early role). The scene where she rips off her "act" costume, and jumps on an upright piano and has the musician's wheel her over to the gangster's brother's "birthday party" is pure gold.

    How sad that she died so horribly in real life, but how wonderful that her performance is preserved here in all it's splendor! While Thomas Meighan is the same noble stiff as a board hero of DeMille's society matrons movies of the l920s he also shows range in a "good cop" role with a noir twist at the end, making this one of the first contemporary gangster movies. George E Stone, who would go on to play everyone's favorite rat for the next 40 years is here in a juvenile lead, scummy and detestible as ever, and the perpetually bombed and wisecracking reporter Skeets Gallegar gets all the fast paced and best lines. God Bless Ted Turner for not letting this one get lost! Cannot wait for it to come out on DVD for all true noir and gangster film archaeologist's to enjoy! We can only wonder what a kick it would be in film histories of today if this had been available at the same time as The Public Enemy , Little Ceasar and other seminal works. If you are a "Merry Gangster Historian" go for it!

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    • Curiosidades
      Only one copy of the film is known to have survived. It was long thought lost before being located in Howard Hughes' film collection after his death. The film was restored and preserved by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas film department. The restored copy is frequently shown on Turner Classic Movies in the US.
    • Erros de gravação
      McQuigg's holster is embossed with his name and rank, but it also says CITY OF followed by a blank space.
    • Citações

      Cub Reporter Ames: I told you not to look after me... Why did you do it?

      Helen Hayes: Because - -- because you affect me like a mammy song.

    • Versões alternativas
      In 2004, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Flicker Alley, LLC copyrighted a new digital version with a new orchestral score composed, arranged and conducted by Robert Israel. It was produced by Jeffery Masino and runs 84 minutes.
    • Conexões
      Referenced in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)

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    • Data de lançamento
      • 1 de novembro de 1928 (Estados Unidos da América)
    • País de origem
      • Estados Unidos da América
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      • The Caddo Company
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      • Black and White
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      • Silent
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      • 1.33 : 1

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