Shakedown(1988)
In a city where everyone is for sale... They're the best money can't buy.
When a local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense, lawyer and renegade undercover cop join forces to clear him. But when their investigation leads them into a maze of greed and corruption, they learn that in a town where everything is for sale, anything can happen.
Movie: Shakedown
Top 10 Billed Cast
Roland Dalton
Richie Marks
Susan Cantrell
Nicky 'N.C.' Carr
Gail Feinberger
Sean Phillips
Michael Jones
Patrick O'Leary
Officer Kelly
Dr. Watson
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