Las Vegas Shakedown (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, Las Vegas Shakedown is a drama and romance film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 79 minutes. “GAMBLER...Lady Luck played a dirty trick on him...when he pressed her too hard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teacher writing a book about gambling meets a hotel/casino owner threatened by a gangster.
Who’s in it. Las Vegas Shakedown stars Dennis O'Keefe as Joe Barnes, Coleen Gray as Julie Rae, Charles Winninger as Ernest Raff and Thomas Gomez as Al 'Gimpy' Sirago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Las Vegas Shakedown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Las Vegas Shakedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Las Vegas Shakedown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Las Vegas Shakedown (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Las Vegas Shakedown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Las Vegas Shakedown worth watching?
- Las Vegas Shakedown holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Las Vegas Shakedown?
- Las Vegas Shakedown stars Dennis O'Keefe, Coleen Gray, Charles Winninger, Thomas Gomez and Dorothy Patrick.
- When was Las Vegas Shakedown released?
- Las Vegas Shakedown was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.