The Shakedown

Mar 10 1929 Passed 1h 10m
Drama, Sport

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

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.

Written by

Charles Logue, Clarence Marks, Albert DeMond

Directed by

William Wyler

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Languages

Italiano

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
348
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA