Shakedown

Shakedown (1988)

06/05/1988
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
1h 33m

In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.

Overview

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.

  • James GlickenhausDirector, Writer
  • James BorrelliWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $6,000,000

Keywords

  • drug dealer
  • renegade
  • cop
  • lawyer
  • bad cop

Top Billed 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

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