---
title: "Shakedown"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shakedown-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38558
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shakedown (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shakedown-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Shakedown" (1988).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Shakedown (also known as Blue Jean Cop in international markets).
Year: 1988.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery.
Director/Writer: James Glickenhaus.
Cast: Peter Weller, Sam Elliott.
Release Date (US): 05/06/1988.
Rating: R.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Plot: A local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense. A lawyer and a renegade undercover cop join forces to clear the dealer. Their investigation leads them into a maze of greed and corruption in a town where everything is for sale.
Note: Source [5] refers to "The Shakedown" and seems to be a different plot (insurance broker/mistress), so I will ignore it as it doesn't match the primary "Shakedown (1988)" description provided in the other sources.

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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Shakedown?
Streaming availability for Shakedown varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Shakedown worth watching?
Shakedown holds a community rating of 5.8/10. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shakedown and when was it released?
Shakedown is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1988.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shakedown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38558)
- [Shakedown (1988 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakedown_(1988_film))
- [Shakedown (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096087/fullcredits/)
- [Shakedown (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38558-shakedown/cast)
- [프라임 비디오: The Shakedown](https://www.primevideo.com/-/ko/detail/0O5Z0TG6XO338K310BDH0VDSIC)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*