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The Big Shakedown

The Big Shakedown

A New Type of Racket Exposed! In This Thrilling Underworld Drama

Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Big Shakedown
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1934-01-06
  • Runtime: 61 minutes
  • Rating: 5.6/10 (14 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8479
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charles Farrell

Charles Farrell

as Jimmy Morrell

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

as Norma Nelson

Ricardo Cortez

Ricardo Cortez

as Dutch Barnes

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

as Lily 'Lil' Duran

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

as Lefty

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

as Mr. Sheffner

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

as Slim

John Wray

John Wray

as Higgins

Philip Faversham

Philip Faversham

as John

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Regan

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Trailers & Clips

The Big Shakedown (Original Theatrical Trailer)

External Links

Keywords

con mancounterfeitpre-coderacketeerracketdruggistracketeeringknockoff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Shakedown?

The Big Shakedown is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1934-01-06.

Who are the main actors in The Big Shakedown?

The main cast includes Charles Farrell, Bette Davis, Ricardo Cortez, Glenda Farrell, Allen Jenkins, .

Where can I watch The Big Shakedown online?

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

Is The Big Shakedown based on a true story?

A New Type of Racket Exposed! In This Thrilling Underworld Drama

What is the IMDb rating of The Big Shakedown?

The Big Shakedown has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 14 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big Shakedown?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Shakedown?

The soundtrack was composed by First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big Shakedown filmed?

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

How long is The Big Shakedown?

The total runtime of The Big Shakedown is 61 minutes.

Is The Big Shakedown suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Big Shakedown?

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

Does The Big Shakedown have a post-credit scene?

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