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Shakedown

Name: Shakedown
Director: James Glickenhaus
Released: 1988
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1988

Director

James Glickenhaus

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Shakedown is a conventional genre film that adheres to the demographic norms of late-20th-century action cinema. The film emphasizes traditional masculine archetypes and a homogeneous cast over diverse representation. The narrative structure upholds conventional social and cultural norms without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shakedown have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Shakedown portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around hyper-masculine characters and male-driven conflicts. Female characters play minor roles and have limited influence over the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shakedown?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the casting practices of the time. The portrayal of law enforcement and criminals is homogeneous.

How does Shakedown represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows a traditional crime drama structure. It presents a conventional hero/villain dichotomy without critiquing Western institutions or capitalism.

Does Shakedown include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. There are no characters with disabilities as central agents or plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional crime-drama framework centered on a hero/villain dichotomy.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack significant roles and influence over the main storyline.
The cast is overwhelmingly homogeneous, with limited racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The story relies on hyper-masculine archetypes rather than diverse character perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When a local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense, lawyer and renegade undercover cop join forces to clear him. But when their investigation leads them into a maze of greed and corruption, they learn that in a town where everything is for sale, anything can happen.

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