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Shoot to Kill

R19881h 49mRoger Spottiswoode
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 56
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"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!

ActionThrillerCrimeDrama
CanadaPoliceDiamondKidnappingFbiMountainHikingHorseWildernessMountaineer

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What is Shoot to Kill (1988) about?

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…

Who stars in Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill stars Sidney Poitier (Warren Stantin), Tom Berenger (Jonathan Knox), Kirstie Alley (Sarah Renell), Clancy Brown (Steve), Richard Masur (Norman). The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

How long is Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Shoot to Kill worth watching?

Shoot to Kill holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Action, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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