Shakedown
R“In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.”
1988·93 min·Released
Studio: Blue Jean Cop, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Universal Pictures
5.8TMDb
6.0IMDb
70%RT
Theatrical May 6, 1988
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USA · English · USA
Overview
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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DirectorJames Glickenhaus
WriterJames Glickenhaus, James Borrelli
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
James Eckhouse
Steve Rosen
David Proval
Larry
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Keywords
drug dealerrenegadecoplawyerbad cop
Details
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$10M
TMDb Votes
98
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026