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Shoot to Kill

1988-02-12 · 109 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Roger Spottiswoode
Production companies
Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 29,300,000

Top Cast

Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierWarren Stantin
Tom BerengerTom BerengerJonathan Knox
Kirstie AlleyKirstie AlleySarah Renell
Clancy BrownClancy BrownSteve
Richard MasurRichard MasurNorman
Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonHarvey
Kevin ScannellKevin ScannellBen
Frederick CoffinFrederick CoffinRalph
Michael MacRaeMichael MacRaeFournier
Robert LesserRobert LesserMinelli
Milton SelzerMilton SelzerMr. Berger
Les LannomLes LannomSheriff Arnett
Walter MarshSam Baker
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. TurnerCrilly
Sam HionaInspector Hsu
Michael ChapmanMichael ChapmanLawyer
Janet RotblattMrs. Berger
Ken Camroux-TaylorKen Camroux-TaylorDenham (as Ken Camroux)
Howard StoreyHoward StoreyFisherman
Fred HendersonFred HendersonAgent Owenby

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