The Shakedown (2024): Cast, Ratings & Ending
The Shakedown is a 2024 crime comedy directed by Ari Kruger, starring Mothusi Magano, Sven Ruygrok and Carl Beukes. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Ari Kruger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sketchbook Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shakedown About?
The premise of The Shakedown without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A respected insurance broker finds his reputation threatened by a dangerous affair with a captivating woman. As his life unravels, he seeks help from his resourceful and unconventional sibling, navigating a precarious path between maintaining appearances and embracing a life of risk.
The Shakedown Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- brother brother relationship
- reputation management
- insurance broker
- mistress
- affair
- criminal brother
The Shakedown Cast & Characters
Mothusi Magano leads the cast, with Sven Ruygrok and Carl Beukes as Justin Diamond. Directed by Ari Kruger; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ari Kruger
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Mothusi Magano - Sven Ruygrok
- Carl Beukes as Justin Diamond
- Milton Schorr as Henko
Also Starring in The Shakedown
· 16 more- Terry Norton
- James Borthwick Worsie Ferreira
- Emmanuel Castis Dovi Diamond
- Adam Neill
- David Isaacs Clinton
- Dean Goldblum Young Dovi
- Royston Stoffels
- Zander Tyler Mikey
- Luke Tyler
- Bronwyn de Beer Physio Client
- Julia Anastasopoulos Natalie Diamond
- Berenice Barbier Marika
- Aidan Scott
- Jeremy Boado Vincent Kumar
- Candice van Litsenborgh
- Caely-Jo Levy
The Shakedown Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate The Shakedown 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
320 votes
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TMDB 48% User score
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The Shakedown Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in The Shakedown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jimmy Morrell and Norma Nelson who plan to wed as soon as their neighborhood pharmacy begins to show a profit. The opportunity arises when former bootlegger Dutch Barnes offers Jimmy a job duplicating name brand toothpaste and cosmetics that can be made cheaply and then sold in the bottles and jars of reputable pharmaceutical companies at regular prices. When Dutch asks him to copy the formula for a popular brand of antiseptic, Jimmy refuses, claiming he is unable to get a key ingredient, but when Dutch offers him a bonus hefty enough to allow Jimmy to marry Norma, he agrees.
Full summary
The whole story of The Shakedown, scene by scene, with the ending explained
The Shakedown Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Shakedown.
How Well Do You Know The Shakedown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary business venture that Jimmy Morrell is involved in?
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The Shakedown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Shakedown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shakedown?
The Shakedown runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Shakedown released?
The Shakedown was released on August 8, 2024.
Who directed The Shakedown?
The Shakedown was directed by Ari Kruger.
Who is in the cast of The Shakedown?
The Shakedown stars Mothusi Magano, Sven Ruygrok and Carl Beukes as Justin Diamond, among 20 credited actors.
How is The Shakedown rated?
The Shakedown has 5.1/10 on IMDb and 48% on TMDB.
Does The Shakedown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shakedown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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