Movie

The Big Shakedown

“A New Type of Racket Exposed! In This Thrilling Underworld Drama”

★ 5.9(16)19341h 1m

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Good to know

Director: John Francis Dillon
Release date: 1934-01-06
Runtime: 1h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

About The Big Shakedown

The Big Shakedown is a 1934 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by John Francis Dillon, starring Charles Farrell, Bette Davis and Ricardo Cortez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Shakedown in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.

Cast

Charles Farrell

Jimmy Morrell

Bette Davis

Norma Nelson

Ricardo Cortez

Dutch Barnes

Glenda Farrell

Lily 'Lil' Duran

Allen Jenkins

Lefty

Henry O'Neill

Mr. Sheffner

Dewey Robinson

Slim

John Wray

Higgins

Philip Faversham

John

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Regan

Renee Whitney

Mae LaRue

G. Pat Collins

Gyp

Themes & keywords

con mancounterfeitpre-coderacketeerracketdruggistracketeeringknockoff

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Shakedown in Mexico?+

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

Is The Big Shakedown on Netflix?+

The Big Shakedown is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Big Shakedown?+

The Big Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Shakedown?+

The Big Shakedown stars Charles Farrell, Bette Davis, Ricardo Cortez, Glenda Farrell and Allen Jenkins.

When did The Big Shakedown come out?+

The Big Shakedown is a 1934 movie directed by John Francis Dillon.

What genre is The Big Shakedown?+

The Big Shakedown is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Big Shakedown?+

The Big Shakedown was directed by John Francis Dillon.