Shakedown
“In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.68x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- James Glickenhaus, James Borrelli
- Original Score
- Jonathan Elias
- Original Title
- Shakedown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.1M
- Production Studios
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Blue Jean Cop, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Glickenhaus
James Glickenhaus, James Borrelli
Jonathan Elias
John Lindley
Paul Fried
J. Boyce Harman Jr., Leonard Shapiro, Alan M. Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
James Glickenhaus
Director
James Glickenhaus
Writer
James Borrelli
Writer
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Paul Fried
Editor
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Jonathan Elias
Original Music Composer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakedown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakedown about?
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.
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in Shakedown?
The principal cast of Shakedown includes Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker.
When was Shakedown released and how long is it?
Shakedown was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shakedown?
Shakedown had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $10.1M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Shakedown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakedown was composed by Jonathan Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shakedown?
Shakedown holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).