Shakedown

Shakedown Theatrical Release Poster Country United States Directed by James Glickenhaus Release Date 1988 Studio Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment Blue Jeap Cop Distributor Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor NYPD Detective Richie Marks Sam Elliott Roalnd Dalton Peter Weller Michael Jones Richard Brooks Sean Phillips John C. McGinley Julio Anthony Crivello NYPD officer Holt McCallany Detective Rydel Larry Joshua Tommie Harold Perrineau

Shakedown is a 1988 action thriller starring Peter Weller as Ronald Dalton, a New York public defender who finds that his drug dealer client who is accused of shooting an undercover NYPD officer may be involved in a deeper case of corruption involved other officers in the department. Dalton then enlists the help of veteran NYPD detective Richie Marks (Sam Elliott) to help uncover the truth. The film was directed by James Glickenhaus and was notable for featuring a .45 Magnum pistol, namely the LAR Grizzly.

The following weapons were used in the film Shakedown:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

LAR Grizzly Mk1

NYPD Detective Richie Marks (Sam Elliott) carries a LAR Grizzly Pistol fitted with a compensator, chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum as his main sidearm in the film.

LAR Grizzly Mk1 Long Slide

NYPD Detective Richie Marks (Sam Elliott) with his LAR Grizzly Pistol.

Richie (Sam Elliott) holds his LAR Grizzly Pistol.

Beretta 92F

Attorney Ronald Dalton (Peter Weller) is given a Beretta 92F to back up Marks when they investigate a Times Square adult establishment. He is seen using it during the motorcycle chase.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm. The cosmetic differences are very slight and hard to see between this gun and the newer 92FS. Most of the changes are the inner workings of the gun.

Attorney Ronald Dalton (Peter Weller) holds the Beretta 92F to back up Marks when they investigate a Times Square adult establishment.

Dalton (Peter Weller) using the Beretta 92F during the motorcycle chase.

Steyr GB

A Steyr GB appears to be the handgun used by Julio (Anthony Crivello) who confronts Marks at the Coney Island pier.

Steyr GB - 9x19mm

A Steyr GB appears to be the handgun used by Julio (Anthony Crivello) who confronts Marks at the pier.

Revolvers

Ruger Security Six

An NYPD officer (Holt McCallany) aims his Ruger Security Six at Dalton on the courthouse steps. It appears that other officers are armed with some type of Smith & Wesson revolver model

Ruger Security Six - .357 magnum

An NYPD officer (Holt McCallany) aims his Ruger Security Six at Dalton on the courthouse steps.

Officers with revolvers on the steps of the courthouse.

The NYPD officer draws a revolver.

On the right, Larry (David Proval) appear to hold a S&W revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

A court officer is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver

A court officer is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver.

Colt Official Police

Another NYPD officer is armed with a Colt Official Police revolver.

Colt Official Police 5" Barrel

The older NYPD officer on the left holds a Colt OP.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Det. Rydel (Larry Joshua) forces Dalton to play Russian roulette with his Smith & Wesson Model 36. Another 36 is used to threaten Dalton as well.

A round is loaded into the revolver as Dalton is threatened.

Dalton about to have the revolver put to his head.

Harrington & Richardson Premier

A Harrington & Richardson Premier break top revolver is used by Detective Marks (Sam Elliott) to threaten the drug dealer Tommie (Harold Perrineau).

Harrington & Richardson Premier revolver

A Harrington & Richardson Premier break top revolver is used by Detective Marks to threaten the drug dealer Tommie (Harold Perrineau).

Shotguns

Ithaca 37 (Custom Short Barrel Stakeout)

A customized Ithaca 37 Stakeout shotgun with a shortened barrel and magazine tube, a ventilated barrel shroud and a folding vertical grip is used by Det. Rydel (Larry Joshua) during a raid on a drug den. This one is similar to a shotgun used in Season 2 of Miami Vice.

Customized Ithaca 37 Stakeout used in Miami Vice.

Among the weapons is the Ithaca (seen at the bottom).

Rydel holds the custom Ithaca during the raid.

Rydel with the Ithaca.

Ithaca 37

An Ithaca 37 is used by Officer Collins (Bill Cwikowski) during the drug raid.

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

An Ithaca 37 is taken by Officer Collins (Bill Cwikowski) during the drug raid.

Collins provides cover with the Ithaca.

The Ithaca on the right.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5K

A Heckler & Koch MP5K fitted with a laser sight is used by Marks during the drug raid.

Heckler & Koch MP5K

A Heckler & Koch MP5K fitted with a laser sight is used by Marks (Sam Elliott) during the drug raid.

Micro-Uzi

After taking out two NYPD cops with wrist mounted ballistic knives, Big Leroy (Henry Judd Baker) fires on a Times Square crowd with his concealed Micro Uzi.

IMI Micro Uzi - 9mm.

After taking out two NYPD cops with wrist mounted ballistic knives, Big Leroy (Henry Judd Baker) fires on a Times Square crowd with his concealed Micro Uzi fitted on a telescopic rig.

Rydel's Guns

Before the drug raid, Det. Rydel opens his trunk that is filled with several weapons.

At the top can be seen a Ruger Mini 14, a Smith & Wesson M76 on the right, the Ithaca 37 custom short barrel and two MKII hand grenades.