The Shakedown

The Shakedown
  • Release date: 10 Mar 1929
  • Release year: 1929
  • Runtime: 65 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Keywords: fixing box's matches, frame up, lie, pre code, b movie, slapped in the face, pie, punch, train, new jersey
Plot:
Dave Roberts is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets a mother and son. As he begins to care for them, he ultimately has to decide whether to continue in his low-life ways or turn the tables on those who have been forcing him to participate in them.
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