Movie "Shakedown" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Shakedown"

A drug dealer shoots a corrupt police officer. Though the drug dealer admits his guilt, he pleads self-defense. His lawyer, Roland Dalton, and a "blue jean cop", Richie Marks, pursue evidence in his favor. They encounter difficulties from other corrupt police officers, drug dealers, and various street scum. Dalton's life is further complicated by the fact that the prosecuting attorney is a former lover.

Starring actors in "Shakedown" movie:

Peter Weller as a character Roland Dalton Peter Weller also starred in the next movies: "RoboCop" in a role of Officer Alex J. Murphy/RoboCop; "Shadow Hours" in a role of Stuart Chappell; "Prey" in a role of Tom Newman; "Mighty Aphrodite" in a role of Jerry Bender; "Leviathan" in a role of Steven Beck; "The Hard Easy" in a role of Ed Koster; "Screamers" in a role of Joe Hendricksson; "Diplomatic Siege" in a role of Steve Mitchell;

Sam Elliott as a character Richie Marks Sam Elliott also starred in the next movies: "We Were Soldiers" in a role of Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley; "Hulk" in a role of Ross; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Lorne Lutch; "Tombstone" in a role of Virgil Earp; "Road House" in a role of Wade Garrett; "Barnyard" in a role of Ben the Cow; "Prancer" in a role of John Riggs; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Lee Scoresby; "The Contender" in a role of Kermit Newman; "Off the Map" in a role of Charley; "Rush" in a role of Dodd; "Fatal Beauty" in a role of Mike Marshak; "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" in a role of Clay Wheeler;

George Loros as a character Officer Varelli George Loros starred only in the movie "Shakedown"

Thomas G. Waites as a character Officer Kelly Thomas G. Waites also starred in the next movies: "The Thing" in a role of Windows; "The Clan of the Cave Bear" in a role of Broud;

Daryl Edwards as a character Dr. Watson Daryl Edwards also starred in the next movies: "Honeydripper" in a role of Shack Thomas;

Jos Laniado as a character Ruben Jos Laniado starred only in the movie "Shakedown"

Richard Brooks as a character Michael Jones Richard Brooks also starred in the next movies: "Shocker" in a role of Rhino; "Off Limits" in a role of Preacher;

Blanche Baker as a character Gail Feinberger Blanche Baker also starred in the next movies: "Sixteen Candles" in a role of Ginny Baker;

Shirley Stoler as a character Irma Shirley Stoler also starred in the next movies: "Klute" in a role of Momma Rose; "Frankenhooker" in a role of Spike the Bartender; "The Deer Hunter" in a role of Steven's Mother;

John C. McGinley as a character Sean Phillips John C. McGinley also starred in the next movies: "Platoon" in a role of Sgt. Red O'Neill; "Point Break"; "Identity" in a role of George York; "Three to Tango" in a role of Strauss; "On Deadly Ground" in a role of MacGruder; "Highlander II: The Quickening" in a role of David Blake; "The Rock" in a role of Captain Hendrix; "Surviving the Game" in a role of John Griffin; "Office Space" in a role of Bob Slydell; "Are We Done Yet?" in a role of Chuck Mitchell, Jr.; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Mark; "Wall Street" in a role of Marvin; "Get Carter" in a role of Con McCarty; "Talk Radio" in a role of Stu; "Stealing Harvard" in a role of Detective Charles;

Patricia Charbonneau as a character Susan Cantrell Patricia Charbonneau also starred in the next movies: "Manhunter" in a role of Mrs. Sherman; "100 Feet" in a role of Frances;

Walter Flanagan as a character Prison Guard Walter Flanagan also starred in the next movies: "Clerks." in a role of Woolen Cap Smoker/Egg Man/Offended Customer/Cat Admiring Bitter Customer;

Walter Bobbie as a character Dean Howland Walter Bobbie starred only in the movie "Shakedown"

Henry Judd Baker as a character Big Leroy Henry Judd Baker also starred in the next movies: "Neighbors" in a role of Police Officer #2;

Andrew Johns as a character Billy Andrew Johns starred only in the movie "Shakedown"