Shoot to kill (1990)
During a police round-up, Mercedes witnesses the unjust murder of her son, a working-class man, by a police captain. Refusing to accept the official version of the story - that her son was a criminal - she launches a campaign for justice. Santiago, a young journalist moved by Mercedes's passion and determination, begins to investigate the story of the police cover-up at the risk of his own life. As the investigation develops, the film exposes the depth of Venezuela's corruption.
Director: Carlos Azpúrua
Genre: Action
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
Screenplay
- David Suárez (Screenplay)
Music: Waldemar D' Lima
Cinematography: Adriano Moreno
Editing: Sergio Curiel
Production: Alcaldía de Caracas, Caralcine, Consejo Nacional de la Cultura (CONAC), Foncine, ICAIC, Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario, TVE
Country: Cuba, Spain, Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shoot to kill about?
- During a police round-up, Mercedes witnesses the unjust murder of her son, a working-class man, by a police captain. Refusing to accept the official version of the story - that her son was a criminal - she launches a campaign for justice. Santiago, a young journalist moved by Mercedes's passion and determination, begins to investigate the story of the police cover-up at the risk of his own life. As the investigation develops, the film exposes the depth of Venezuela's corruption.
- Who directed Shoot to kill?
- Shoot to kill was directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
- Who stars in Shoot to kill?
- Shoot to kill stars Amalia Pérez Díaz, Jean Carlo Simancas, Flor Núñez, Héctor Myerston, Dora Mazzone, Miguelangel Landa.
- How long is Shoot to kill?
- Shoot to kill has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Shoot to kill?
- Shoot to kill is a Action film.
- Where was Shoot to kill produced?
- Shoot to kill was produced in Cuba, Spain, Venezuela.