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Shakedown

Shakedown

In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.

When a local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense, lawyer and renegade undercover cop join forces to clear him. But when their investigation leads them into a maze of greed and corruption, they learn that in a town where everything is for sale, anything can happen.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shakedown
  • Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1988-05-06
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (88 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Blue Jean Cop, Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5792
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

as Roland Dalton

Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott

as Richie Marks

Patricia Charbonneau

Patricia Charbonneau

as Susan Cantrell

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

as Nicky 'N.C.' Carr

Blanche Baker

Blanche Baker

as Gail Feinberger

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

as Sean Phillips

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

as Michael Jones

Jude Ciccolella

Jude Ciccolella

as Patrick O'Leary

Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

as Officer Kelly

Daryl Edwards

Daryl Edwards

as Dr. Watson

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Don't Shoot

The Trial

The Fight At The Amusement Park

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

drug dealerrenegadecoplawyerbad cop

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakedown?

Shakedown is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1988-05-06.

Who are the main actors in Shakedown?

The main cast includes Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker, .

Where can I watch Shakedown online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shakedown is available.

Is Shakedown based on a true story?

In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.

What is the IMDb rating of Shakedown?

Shakedown has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 88 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shakedown?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shakedown?

The soundtrack was composed by Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Blue Jean Cop, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shakedown filmed?

Shakedown was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shakedown?

The total runtime of Shakedown is 93 minutes.

Is Shakedown suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shakedown?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shakedown.

Does Shakedown have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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