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Shakedown

Shakedown

“In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.”
★5.8/10(104)Rage•1988•1h 33m
ActionCrimeDrama
DirectorJames Glickenhaus
ScreenplayJames Glickenhaus, James Borrelli
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.
Release
May 6, 1988
Budget
$6M
Country
United States
Revenue
$10M

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5.8/10
TMDB Average audience rating
104 votes
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Who directed Shakedown? Shakedown is directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in Shakedown? The main cast of Shakedown includes Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker.
How long is Shakedown? Shakedown is 1h 33min long.

Cast

Peter Weller
Peter Weller
Roland Dalton
Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Richie Marks
Patricia Charbonneau
Patricia Charbonneau
Susan Cantrell
Antonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
Nicky 'N.C.' Carr
Blanche Baker
Blanche Baker
Gail Feinberger
John C. McGinley
John C. McGinley
Sean Phillips
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks
Michael Jones
Jude Ciccolella
Jude Ciccolella
Patrick O'Leary
Thomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites
Officer Kelly
Daryl Edwards
Daryl Edwards
Dr. Watson
Jos Laniado
Jos Laniado
Ruben
Henry Judd Baker
Henry Judd Baker
Big Leroy
Ronald Maccone
Ronald Maccone
Mastrangelo
Holt McCallany
Holt McCallany
Roadblock Officer
George Loros
George Loros
Officer Varelli
Shirley Stoler
Shirley Stoler
Irma
James Eckhouse
James Eckhouse
Steve Rosen
David Proval
David Proval
Larry
John Finn
John Finn
Bartender
Harold Perrineau
Harold Perrineau
Tommie
Anthony Crivello
Anthony Crivello
Julio
Tom Mardirosian
Tom Mardirosian
Cab Driver
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Speaker
Rockets Redglare
Rockets Redglare
Ira
Frank Walden
Frank Walden
Street Race Fan (uncredited)

Synopsis

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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