Shoot to Kill (1988): Plot, Cast & Rating

Name: Shoot to Kill
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1988
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, Clancy Brown, Richard Masur

What Shoot to Kill Is About

A killer vanishes into the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and FBI agent Warren Stantin has to leave the city he knows for terrain he does not. The only person who can find the trail is Jonathan Knox, a tracker with no patience for him, and the two work together purely because neither of them survives alone. When Knox’s girlfriend is taken hostage, the pursuit turns personal. Roger Spottiswoode converts a police procedural into a wilderness picture, where the danger comes from altitude, water and cold far more than from gunfire. Sidney Poitier and Tom Berenger carry it on friction alone.

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What is Shoot to Kill about?

A killer vanishes into the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and FBI agent Warren Stantin has to leave the city he knows for terrain he does not. The only person who can find the trail is Jonathan Knox, a tracker with no patience for him, and the two work together purely because neither of them survives alone.

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How long is Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Shoot to Kill come out?

Shoot to Kill was released in 1988.

Who directed Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

Who stars in Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill stars Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, Clancy Brown.

What is Shoot to Kill's rating?

Shoot to Kill holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.