Racketeer

Racketeer (2007) is a crime, drama film directed by Akan Satayev rated 7.2/10.

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.

Cast

Sayat Isembayev

Sayan

Murat Bisenbin

Ruslan

Asel Sagatova

Asel

Zhan Baizhanbayev

Zhan

Saken Aminov

Aman

Mentay Utepbergenov

Make (Zhan's Partner)

Vladimir Vdovichenkov

Volodya

Bolat Kalymbetov

Abu

Tulepbergen Baisakalov

Thimblerig Player

Natalya Dolmatova

Midwife

Murat Nurasilov

Beer Stall Owner

Alma Rulas

Alma (Zhan's Wife)