Where to watch Shakedown in Australia
Shakedown is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). With a library card you can also watch Shakedown free on Beamafilm, if your library subscribes.
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Stream (subscription)
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Subscription
$12.99/mth (Amazon Prime Monthly plan)
Free with a library card$0
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Availability checked 16 November 2026.
About Shakedown
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.
- Year
- 1988
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Action
- Runtime
- 96mins
- Rated
- MA15+
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Top cast
- Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau, Antonio Fargas, Blanche Baker
Shakedown release dates in Australia
- First release (worldwide)
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of Shakedown
- Peter Welleras Roland Dalton
- Sam Elliottas Richie Marks
- Patricia Charbonneauas Susan Cantrell
- Antonio Fargasas Nicky 'N.C.' Carr
- Blanche Bakeras Gail Feinberger
- John C. McGinleyas Sean Phillips
- Richard Brooksas Michael Jones
- Jude Ciccolellaas Patrick O'Leary
- Thomas G. Waitesas Officer Kelly
- Daryl Edwardsas Dr. Watson
- Jos Laniadoas Ruben
- Henry Judd Bakeras Big Leroy
- Ronald Macconeas Mastrangelo
- Holt McCallanyas Roadblock Officer
- George Lorosas Officer Varelli
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Writer
- James Glickenhaus, James Borrelli
- Producer
- J. Boyce Harman Jr.
- Original Music Composer
- Jonathan Elias
- Director of Photography
- John Lindley
Cast and crew: TMDB.
Shakedown trailer
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Got a question about Shakedown?
Is Shakedown on Netflix in Australia?
No, Shakedown is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video.
Can I watch Shakedown for free in Australia?
Yes, with a library card: Shakedown streams free on Beamafilm to members of a library that subscribes, with no ads. It is not on a free service open to everyone right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Can I rent or buy Shakedown in Australia?
We could not find Shakedown to rent or buy in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video.
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