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Shakedown 1988 Directed by James Glickenhaus

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $10,068,039
Release Date 6 May 1988
93 mins
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
Ronald Maccone Mastrangelo
Holt McCallany Roadblock Officer
George Loros Officer Varelli
Augusta Dabney Judge Maynard
Paul Bartel Night Court Judge
James Eckhouse Steve Rosen
John Finn Bartender
Tom Mardirosian Cab Driver
Matthew T. Gitkin Firefighter (uncredited)
Frank Walden Street Race Fan (uncredited)
Kathryn Rossetter Margaret O'Leary
Karl Taylor TV Watcher