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The Shakedown

Genre: Drama, Sport
Countries: United States,
Release Date: March 10, 1929
Year: 1929
Runtime:70 min
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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.

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