The Big Shakedown
1934, English. Directed by John Francis Dillon.
A New Type of Racket Exposed! In This Thrilling Underworld Drama
Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Big Shakedown is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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- Released
- 6 January 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rian James, Niven Busch, Samuel G. Engel
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The Big Shakedown: quick answers
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How long is The Big Shakedown?
The Big Shakedown runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does The Big Shakedown have a post-credits scene?
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The Big Shakedown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Shakedown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Shakedown on?
The Big Shakedown is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Shakedown?
If you liked The Big Shakedown, try Little Caesar, Glengarry Glen Ross, Point Blank.
Who directed The Big Shakedown?
The Big Shakedown (1934) was directed by John Francis Dillon and stars Charles Farrell, Bette Davis, Ricardo Cortez.