Movie·1988·1h 33m
Shakedown
In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
James Borrelli
Producer
J. Boyce Harman Jr., Leonard Shapiro
Cinematography
John Lindley
Music
Jonathan Elias
Editor
Paul Fried
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
99 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
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
Ronald Maccone
Mastrangelo
Holt McCallany
Roadblock Officer
George Loros
Officer Varelli
Augusta Dabney
Judge Maynard
Shirley Stoler
Irma
Paul Bartel
Night Court Judge
// crew
Crew
James Glickenhaus
Director, Writer
James Borrelli
Writer
Paul Fried
Editor
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
Jonathan Elias
Original Music Composer
Leonard Shapiro
Executive Producer
Alan M. Solomon
Executive Producer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
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