Shakedown (1988)
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.
Director: James Glickenhaus
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 6, 1988
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Jonathan Elias
Cinematography: John Lindley
Editing: Paul Fried
Production: Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Blue Jean Cop, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
drug dealer, renegade, cop, lawyer, bad cop
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shakedown about?
- 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.
- Who directed Shakedown?
- Shakedown was directed by James Glickenhaus.
- Who stars in Shakedown?
- Shakedown stars Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker, John C. McGinley.
- How long is Shakedown?
- Shakedown has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Shakedown?
- Shakedown is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of Shakedown?
- Shakedown had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Shakedown gross?
- Shakedown grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Shakedown produced?
- Shakedown was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shakedown?
- The themes of Shakedown include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.