Shakedown - VHS Used

Shakedown (VHS, 1988) – Peter Weller & Sam Elliott | MCA Home Video | Action Crime Thriller

Shakedown is a fast-paced late-80s action crime thriller starring Peter Weller and Sam Elliott in a gritty story of corruption, justice, and undercover danger. When a straight-laced attorney teams up with a rogue cop, they uncover a deadly conspiracy within the police force that puts both of them in the crosshairs. Packed with street-level tension, shootouts, and classic VHS-era action style, this is a standout entry from the golden age of home video crime films.

Directed by James Glickenhaus, Shakedown delivers everything fans of 1980s action cinema expect—urban grit, high stakes, and relentless momentum. A cult favorite for collectors of vintage police thrillers and MCA-era releases.

Originally released on VHS by MCA Home Video, this tape represents the era before the studio became MCA/Universal Home Video.

Format: VHS Tape
Genre: Action / Crime / Thriller
Starring: Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Patricia Charbonneau
Director: James Glickenhaus
Studio/Label: MCA Home Video
Release Year: 1988

Condition: Used – see pics for condition