Shakedown

Shakedown

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

R 1988 · 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.

Directed by James Glickenhaus · Written by James Glickenhaus

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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

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