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Quick Info

Rating

5.5/10

Release1929

Runtime1h 5m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Universal Pictures

Movie

The Shakedown

1929

1h 5m

5.5

Drama

Synopsis

The life of a less-than successful professional boxer changes when he takes in an orphan.

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