Dance Hall Racket (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1953, Dance Hall Racket is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Phil Tucker, running about 60 minutes. “Fast and Furious Action Suspense Drama and the Exploitation of Sex...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gangster who operates a sleazy dance hall uses a sadistic bodyguard to keep his girls afraid and his customers in line.
Who’s in it. Dance Hall Racket stars Timothy Farrell as Umberto Scalli, Lenny Bruce as Vincent, Bernie Jones as Punky, the Swedish Sailor and Honey Harlow as Rose (as Honey Harlow), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Dance Hall Racket has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance Hall Racket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance Hall Racket tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance Hall Racket (1953)?
- In US, Dance Hall Racket is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dance Hall Racket worth watching?
- Dance Hall Racket holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dance Hall Racket?
- Dance Hall Racket stars Timothy Farrell, Lenny Bruce, Bernie Jones, Honey Harlow and Sally Marr.
- When was Dance Hall Racket released?
- Dance Hall Racket was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.