Shoot to Kill (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shoot to Kill is a 1988 action thriller directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Kirstie Alley, Sidney Poitier and Clancy Brown. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $29.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shoot to Kill About?
The premise of Shoot to Kill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film reconstructs the events that prompted the Stalker Inquiry, a significant investigation into the actions of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in 1980s Northern Ireland. It focuses on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of suspected terrorists and the subsequent scrutiny of the police force’s conduct during that period. The story explores the complexities of law enforcement and justice within a politically charged environment.
Shoot to Kill Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- ulster
- inquiry
- northern ireland
- sectarianism
- car bomb
- false evidence
- inla
- police violence
- ruc
- terrorism
- ira
- based on true story
Shoot to Kill Cast
Kirstie Alley leads the cast, with Sidney Poitier and Clancy Brown. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
Also Starring in Shoot to Kill
· 6 moreShoot to Kill Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shoot to Kill 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Shoot to Kill Plot Summary
What happens in Shoot to Kill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In San Francisco, a man is caught breaking into his own jewelry store, and the FBI questions him to learn that his wife is being held hostage by a brutal extortionist who demands the store’s diamonds for her life. During a tense standoff at the jeweler’s home, the extortionist shoots the family’s maid and demands that the jeweler’s wife be brought to the docks. FBI agent Warren Stantin tails them, but the attempt to stop the extortionist ends in tragedy: the jeweler’s wife is shot in the left eye and killed, while the extortionist rigs a boat as a decoy and escapes.
Full summary
The whole story of Shoot to Kill, scene by scene
Shoot to Kill Box Office
Shoot to Kill grossed $29.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.3M
- US & Canada
- $29.3M
Shoot to Kill Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shoot to Kill.
How Well Do You Know Shoot to Kill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does the main victim, whose jewelry store is broken into, have?
Cars in Shoot to Kill
50 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Impala and the 1977 GMC Jimmy.
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1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
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1982 Jeep Wagoneer Important role -
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 Important role
Shoot to Kill Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Deadly Pursuit” and “Randonnée pour un tueur, deadly Pursuit”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Pursuit
- Randonnée pour un tueur, deadly Pursuit
- Persecución mortal
- Mörderischer Vorsprung
- Atirando para Matar
- Стреляй, за да убиеш
- Jagten på en morder
- Skjut för att döda
- Tarkoituksena tappaa
- Foniki katadioxi
- Thanasimi katadioxi
- Φονική καταδίωξη
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- Ölni vagy meghalni
- Sulle tracce dell'assassino
- 影なき男
- Dødsjakten
- W pogoni za śmiercią
- Atirar a Matar
- Pucaj da ubiješ
- Огонь на поражение
- Dispara a matar
- Вогонь на ураження
- Mountain Man
- 黑人警探
- Gyilkos lövés (Ölni vagy meghalni)
- ללא מעצורים
- Smrt v patách
- 25시의 추적
- 雪山怒吼大追缉
- Вогонь на знищення
- Amansız Takip
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Shoot to Kill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Shoot to Kill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Shoot to Kill released?
Shoot to Kill was released on February 12, 1988.
Who directed Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode Who is in the cast of Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill stars Kirstie Alley, Sidney Poitier and Clancy Brown, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shoot to Kill make at the box office?
Shoot to Kill grossed $29.3 million worldwide.
How is Shoot to Kill rated?
Shoot to Kill has 56 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Shoot to Kill have a post-credit scene?
No. Shoot to Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shoot to Kill in?
The original language of Shoot to Kill is Spanish.
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