Shakedown
"His camera Was More Deadly Than A Gangster's Gun!"
Originally released in 1950. Shakedown is a crime/drama film. directed by Joseph Pevney. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy, and Peggy Dow
Synopsis
Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's not long before he's made a name for himself by charming a notorious crime boss, Nick Palmer, into allowing himself to be photographed. Palmer takes him under his wing, but Early decides to bite the hand that feeds him and sets Palmer and another crime boss, Colton, against one another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakedown about?
Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's n...
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by Joseph Pevney.
How long is Shakedown?
Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Shakedown released?
Shakedown was released on September 1, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shakedown?
The main cast of Shakedown includes Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy, Peggy Dow, Lawrence Tierney, Bruce Bennett.