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The Big Shakedown

5.919341h 1mNRMovieDramaCrime

Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.

DirectorJohn Francis Dillon
WritersNiven Busch·Rian James
ProducerSamuel Bischoff

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Francis Dillon

CFCharles Farrell
Charles Farrell
Jimmy Morrell
BDBette Davis
Bette Davis
Norma Nelson
RCRicardo Cortez
Ricardo Cortez
Dutch Barnes
GFGlenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Lily 'Lil' Duran
AJAllen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins
Lefty
HOHenry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Sheffner
DRDewey Robinson
Dewey Robinson
Slim
JWJohn Wray
John Wray
Higgins
PFPhilip Faversham
Philip Faversham
John
RORobert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Regan
RWRenee Whitney
Renee Whitney
Mae LaRue
GCG. Pat Collins
G. Pat Collins
Gyp

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The Big Shakedown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Shakedown?

The Big Shakedown isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Big Shakedown on Netflix?

No, The Big Shakedown is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Big Shakedown on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Shakedown isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Big Shakedown for free?

The Big Shakedown isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.