Shakedown (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Shakedown is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Glickenhaus, running about 93 minutes. “Whatever you do... don't call the cops!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Shakedown stars Peter Weller as Roland Dalton, Sam Elliott as Richie Marks, Patricia Charbonneau as Susan Cantrell and Antonio Fargas as Nicky 'N.C.' Carr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shakedown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakedown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakedown (1988)?
- In US, Shakedown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakedown worth watching?
- Shakedown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakedown?
- Shakedown stars Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas and Blanche Baker.
- When was Shakedown released?
- Shakedown was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.