Movie

Shakedown

“His camera Was More Deadly Than A Gangster's Gun!”

★ 6.4(24)19501h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Pevney
Release date: 1950-09-01
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

About Shakedown

Shakedown is a 1950 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Joseph Pevney, starring Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy and Peggy Dow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shakedown in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's not long before he's made a name for himself by charming a notorious crime boss, Nick Palmer, into allowing himself to be photographed. Palmer takes him under his wing, but Early decides to bite the hand that feeds him and sets Palmer and another crime boss, Colton, against one another.

Cast

Howard Duff

Jack Early

Brian Donlevy

Nick Palmer

Peggy Dow

Ellen Bennett

Lawrence Tierney

Harry Colton

Bruce Bennett

David Glover

Anne Vernon

Nita Palmer

Jack Reitzen

Joe Downing

Peter Virgo

Roy

Charles Sherlock

Sam

Elsie Baker

Palmer's Maid (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks

Photographer (uncredited)

Douglas Carter

Photographer (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

infidelityrobberysan francisco, californiaphotographergangsterdespairblackmailseductionopportunistfilm noirmurdermobsterextortionblack and whitephotograph

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shakedown in Canada?+

Shakedown is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shakedown on Netflix?+

Shakedown is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Shakedown?+

Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Shakedown?+

Shakedown stars Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy, Peggy Dow, Lawrence Tierney and Bruce Bennett.

When did Shakedown come out?+

Shakedown is a 1950 movie directed by Joseph Pevney.

What genre is Shakedown?+

Shakedown is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Shakedown?+

Shakedown was directed by Joseph Pevney.