“In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.”
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Shakedown (1988) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Shakedown at a Glance
Shakedown is a 1988 action, crime, drama, thriller and mystery film from director James Glickenhaus, starring Peter Weller, Sam Elliott and Patricia Charbonneau. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and came out on May 6, 1988. Shakedown is rated 5.8/10 by TMDB users across 102 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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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Peter Weller
Roland Dalton
Sam Elliott
Richie Marks
Patricia Charbonneau
Susan Cantrell
Antonio Fargas
Nicky 'N.C.' Carr
Blanche Baker
Gail Feinberger
John C. McGinley
Sean Phillips
Richard Brooks
Michael Jones
Jude Ciccolella
Patrick O'Leary
Thomas G. Waites
Officer Kelly
Daryl Edwards
Dr. Watson
Jos Laniado
Ruben
Henry Judd Baker
Big Leroy
Frequently Asked Questions About Shakedown
What is the release date of Shakedown?
Shakedown was released on May 6, 1988.
How long is Shakedown?
Shakedown runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Shakedown?
Shakedown stars Peter Weller as Roland Dalton, Sam Elliott as Richie Marks, Patricia Charbonneau as Susan Cantrell and Antonio Fargas as Nicky 'N.C.' Carr. The cast also includes Blanche Baker, John C. McGinley, Richard Brooks and Jude Ciccolella.
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by James Glickenhaus. The screenplay is credited to James Glickenhaus and James Borrelli.
What kind of movie is Shakedown?
Shakedown is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, crime, drama, thriller and mystery.
What is Shakedown rated?
Shakedown is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.8/10 from 102 votes.
Where can I watch the Shakedown trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Shakedown for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Shakedown?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Shakedown include McQ (1974), The Organization (1971), In Too Deep (1999), Havoc (2025) and They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970).
Can I stream the full movie of Shakedown on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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