Movie

Shakedown

“In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.”

★ 5.8(98)19881h 33m

Shakedown is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Glickenhaus
Release date: 1988-05-06
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $10,068,039
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

Shakedown — trailer

About Shakedown

Shakedown is a 1988 movie in the Action, Crime and Drama genres, directed by James Glickenhaus, starring Peter Weller, Sam Elliott and Patricia Charbonneau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 98 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shakedown in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

drug dealerrenegadecoplawyerbad cop

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shakedown in United States?+

In United States, Shakedown is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shakedown on Netflix?+

Shakedown is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Shakedown?+

Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Shakedown?+

Shakedown stars Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas and Blanche Baker.

When did Shakedown come out?+

Shakedown is a 1988 movie directed by James Glickenhaus.

What genre is Shakedown?+

Shakedown is Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed Shakedown?+

Shakedown was directed by James Glickenhaus.