Shakedown

Shakedown (1988)

  • 32% of users liked it
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In this complicated crime drama, Roland Dalton (Peter Weller) is an attorney who must defend a drug dealer who claims he killed in self defense. His worthy opponent is his former flame Susan Cantrell (Patricia Charbonneau), now an effective career-minded prosecuting attorney. Richie Marks (Sam… More

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Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
May 6, 1988 Wide
MCA Universal Home Video

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  • Anthony L


    A good old slice of 80's action! It?s one of the cheesiest film I?ve seen and is quite laughable in places, but that is all part of the magic. That ending with Sam Elliott hanging on to the wheel of an aeroplane, absolutely brilliant! It?s UK title is Blue Jean Cop, which is much… More

  • Lafe F


    A hilarious buddy action film with Peter Weller and Sam Elliot, fighting corruption in the police force and crazy drug thugs in New York city. Fun action sequences and dialogue keep the scenes flowing. It's a hoot to watch, feels very 1980's, and has high enough budget to… More

  • Dean M


    An implausible action pic with Weller and Elliott investigating corruption in the Manhattan Police department, setting up some amazing stuntwork along the way.

  • John B


    I can remember someone seeing this in the day and noting that a particular car was cool. Sorry I missed that. It might have warranted giving this movie a full star. If you want more cheesy, listen to the title track on the soundtrack.

  • Anthony V


    Good story highlights this well done 80's action movie.

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