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The Shakedown

The Shakedown

The Shakedown
1960 1h 32m5.7

The Shakedown

“Models were the bait for BLACKMAIL!”

CrimeDrama
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Augie comes out of prison and finds his old vice racket has been taken over by the sinister Gollar, so he dreams up a new scam.

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DirectorJohn Lemont
ScreenplayLeigh Vance, John Lemont
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 1, 1960
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes6
GenresCrime, Drama
StudioJ. Arthur Rank Film Distributors, Universal Pictures
The Shakedown
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Photos3

Cast

Terence Morgan

Terence Morgan

Augie Cortona

Hazel Court

Hazel Court

Mildred Eyde

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Jessel Brown

Bill Owen

Bill Owen

David Spettigue

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Jarvis

Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett

Gollar

Gene Anderson

Gene Anderson

Zena

Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins

Rita

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Dorinda Stevens

Grace

Eddie Byrne

Eddie Byrne

George

Angela Douglas

Angela Douglas

Model

John Salew

John Salew

John Arnold

Georgina Cookson

Georgina Cookson

Miss Firbank

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Joan Haythorne

Miss Ogilvie

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Sheila Buxton

Nadia, Nightclub Singer

Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert

Sgt. Kershaw

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Charles Lamb

Pinza

Edward Judd

Edward Judd

Bernie

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Larry Taylor

Second Thug

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Arthur Lovegrove

Barman

Paul Whitsun-Jones

Paul Whitsun-Jones

Fat Drinker

Diana Chesney

Diana Chesney

Drinking Companion

Timothy Bateson

Timothy Bateson

Estate Agent

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Neal Arden

Harry Bowers

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Linda Castle

Sylvia

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Shakedown

Where can I watch The Shakedown?

The Shakedown (1960) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Shakedown about?

Augie comes out of prison and finds his old vice racket has been taken over by the sinister Gollar, so he dreams up a new scam.

Who directed The Shakedown?

The Shakedown (1960) was directed by John Lemont. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 5.7/10.

How long is The Shakedown?

The Shakedown runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.7/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Shakedown worth watching?

The Shakedown is rated 5.7/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.