Racketeer

Overview

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.

Directed by Akan Satayev

Top cast

Sayat Isembayev

Sayan

M

Murat Bisenbin

Ruslan

Asel Sagatova

Asel

Zhan Baizhanbayev

Zhan

S

Saken Aminov

Aman

Mentay Utepbergenov

Make (Zhan's Partner)

Vladimir Vdovichenkov

Volodya

Bolat Kalymbetov

Abu

Tulepbergen Baisakalov

Thimblerig Player

N

Natalya Dolmatova

Midwife

Murat Nurasilov

Beer Stall Owner

A

Alma Rulas

Alma (Zhan's Wife)

A

Azat Seymetov

Details