Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1950 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 80 min |
| Audience Score | 64% (6.4/10, 24 votes) |
Shakedown — FAQ
Is Shakedown worth watching? Shakedown holds a 6.4/10 rating from 24 viewers. 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 mad
Who directed Shakedown? Directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who is in the cast of Shakedown? It stars Howard Duff, Brian Donlevy, Peggy Dow, Lawrence Tierney, Bruce Bennett, Anne Vernon and more.
Where can I stream Shakedown? Streaming availability for Shakedown is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Shakedown release? It released in 1950.
