Shakedown
"In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy."
Originally released in 1988. Shakedown is a action/crime film. directed by James Glickenhaus.
Starring Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, and Patricia Charbonneau
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (94 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.1M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Weller
as Roland Dalton
Sam Elliott
as Richie Marks
Patricia Charbonneau
as Susan Cantrell
Antonio Fargas
as Nicky 'N.C.' Carr
Blanche Baker
as Gail Feinberger
John C. McGinley
as Sean Phillips
Richard Brooks
as Michael Jones
Jude Ciccolella
as Patrick O'Leary
Thomas G. Waites
as Officer Kelly
Daryl Edwards
as Dr. Watson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,068,039
Production Companies
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
- Blue Jean Cop
- Universal Pictures
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 corrup...
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by James Glickenhaus.
How long is Shakedown?
Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Shakedown released?
Shakedown was released on May 6, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shakedown?
The main cast of Shakedown includes Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker.