Racketeer (2007)
Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
- Released
- 2007-11-08
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Akan Satayev
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 from 16 votes
Cast
- Sayat Isembayev as Sayan
- Murat Bisenbin as Ruslan
- Asel Sagatova as Asel
- Zhan Baizhanbayev as Zhan
- Saken Aminov as Aman
- Mentay Utepbergenov as Make (Zhan's Partner)
- Vladimir Vdovichenkov as Volodya
- Bolat Kalymbetov as Abu
- Tulepbergen Baisakalov as Thimblerig Player
- Natalya Dolmatova as Midwife
- Murat Nurasilov as Beer Stall Owner
- Alma Rulas as Alma (Zhan's Wife)