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Shakedown

Shakedown

His camera Was More Deadly Than A Gangster's Gun!

Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's not long before he's made a name for himself by charming a notorious crime boss, Nick Palmer, into allowing himself to be photographed. Palmer takes him under his wing, but Early decides to bite the hand that feeds him and sets Palmer and another crime boss, Colton, against one another.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shakedown
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1950-09-01
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Rating: 6.1/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal International Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0229
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

as Jack Early

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

as Nick Palmer

Peggy Dow

Peggy Dow

as Ellen Bennett

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

as Harry Colton

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

as David Glover

Anne Vernon

Anne Vernon

as Nita Palmer

Jack Reitzen

Jack Reitzen

as Joe Downing

Peter Virgo

Peter Virgo

as Roy

Charles Sherlock

Charles Sherlock

as Sam

Elsie Baker

Elsie Baker

as Palmer's Maid (uncredited)

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Keywords

infidelityrobberysan francisco, californiaphotographergangsterdespairblackmailseductionopportunistfilm noirmurdermobsterextortionphotographnewspaper man

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakedown?

Shakedown is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1950-09-01.

Who are the main actors in Shakedown?

The main cast includes Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy, Peggy Dow, Lawrence Tierney, Bruce Bennett, .

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?

His camera Was More Deadly Than A Gangster's Gun!

What is the IMDb rating of Shakedown?

Shakedown has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shakedown?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for Shakedown?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal International 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 80 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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