The Shakedown

1960 NR 1h 32m 6.7

After being released from prison, Augie Cortona sets up a blackmail operation, fronted by a model agency. When the authorities get wind of his activities, they send in an undercover police woman, but when she is recognised, the police need...

After being released from prison, Augie Cortona sets up a blackmail operation, fronted by a model agency. When the authorities get wind of his activities, they send in an undercover police woman, but when she is recognised, the police need to move in on the operation, before Cortona can take his revenge.

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Info about The Shakedown

Studio(s): J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors, Universal Pictures

Originally Released: Mar 15, 1961

Genres: Crime, Drama