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Shakedown

1988-05-06 · 93 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
James Glickenhaus
Production companies
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Blue Jean Cop, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,068,039

Top Cast

Peter WellerPeter WellerRoland Dalton
Sam ElliottSam ElliottRichie Marks
Patricia CharbonneauPatricia CharbonneauSusan Cantrell
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasNicky 'N.C.' Carr
Blanche BakerBlanche BakerGail Feinberger
John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleySean Phillips
Richard BrooksRichard BrooksMichael Jones
Jude CiccolellaJude CiccolellaPatrick O'Leary
Thomas G. WaitesThomas G. WaitesOfficer Kelly
Daryl EdwardsDaryl EdwardsDr. Watson
Jos LaniadoJos LaniadoRuben
Henry Judd BakerHenry Judd BakerBig Leroy
Ronald MacconeRonald MacconeMastrangelo
Holt McCallanyHolt McCallanyRoadblock Officer
George LorosGeorge LorosOfficer Varelli
Augusta DabneyAugusta DabneyJudge Maynard
Shirley StolerShirley StolerIrma
Paul BartelPaul BartelNight Court Judge
James EckhouseJames EckhouseSteve Rosen
David ProvalDavid ProvalLarry

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