Shoot to Kill
“It's about staying alive.”
When a cunning murderer vanishes into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing FBI agent Warren Stantin must exchange familiar city streets for unknown wilderness trails. Completely out of his element, Stantin is forced to enlist the aid of expert tracker Jonathan Knox. It's a turbulent yet vital relationship they must maintain in order to survive... and one that becomes increasingly desperate when Knox's girlfriend Sarah becomes the killer's latest hostage!
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About Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill is a 1988 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings.
Shoot to Kill was produced by Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, and Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 12, 1988, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers
- Harv Zimmel, Michael Burton, Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Release date
- February 12, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Shoot to Kill cast & crew
Shoot to Kill was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by Harv Zimmel, Michael Burton, and Daniel Petrie Jr..
The cast features Sidney Poitier as Warren Stantin, Tom Berenger as Jonathan Knox, Kirstie Alley as Sarah Renell, Clancy Brown as Steve, Richard Masur as Norman, and Andrew Robinson as Harvey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Scott, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by Daniel Petrie Jr. and Ron Silverman.
Is Shoot to Kill worth watching?
Shoot to Kill holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 271 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Shoot to Kill is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Shoot to Kill
Sidney Poitier
Warren Stantin
Tom Berenger
Jonathan Knox
Kirstie Alley
Sarah Renell
Clancy Brown
Steve
Richard Masur
Norman
Andrew Robinson
Harvey
Kevin Scannell
Ben
Frederick Coffin
Ralph
Michael MacRae
Fournier
Robert Lesser
Minelli
Milton Selzer
Mr. Berger
Les Lannom
Sheriff Arnett
Shoot to Kill — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shoot to Kill in United States?
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▸What language is Shoot to Kill in?
Shoot to Kill is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Shoot to Kill rated?
Shoot to Kill is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 271 ratings.
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