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The Shakedown

1959 1h 32m Crime Drama List
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After serving time for running a prostitution ring, a man wants to pick up where he left off, but he realizes things have changed. Read More Read Less

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Tom Pocock London Evening Standard Director John Lemont and script-writer Leigh Vance give this sordid tale an air of authenticity and -- in spite of a contrived and predictable ending -- pace and excitement without trying to justify their X certificate with unnecessary nastiness. May 27, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After serving time for running a prostitution ring, a man wants to pick up where he left off, but he realizes things have changed.
Director
John Lemont
Producer
Norman Williams
Screenwriter
Leigh Vance
Production Co
Polygram
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 32m