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.
So, is The Shakedown worth digging up today? Yeah, actually, it is. If you're into those gritty, early talkie dramas where the stakes feel genuinely heavy and the good guy isn't always so clean, you'll probably find something to chew on here. It’s not for anyone expecting a polished modern flick, or those who can't sta...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William Wyler
Edgar Jones
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"So, is The Shakedown worth digging up today? Yeah, actually, it is. If you're into those gritty, early talkie dramas where the stakes feel genuinely heavy and the good guy isn't always so clean, you'll probably find something to chew on here. It’s not for anyone expecting a polished modern flick, or those who can't stand the pacing of films from nearly a century ago. This one's got a certain *oomph* if you meet it on its own terms. 🥊 James Murray, as Dave Roberts, carries so much of this film ..."
Albert DeMond, Clarence Marks, Charles Logue
United States
