Shoot to Kill (1988)

It's about staying alive.

Shoot to Kill (1988) poster

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!

Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Scott
Cinematography: Michael Chapman
Editing: George Bowers, Garth Craven
Production: Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en

Themes

Survival Struggle in the Wilderness, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

canada, police, diamond, kidnapping, fbi, mountain, hiking, horse, wilderness, mountaineer, waterfall, murder, bear, vancouver

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoot to Kill 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 increasingly desperate when Knox's girlfriend Sarah becomes the killer's latest hostage!
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, Richard Masur, Andrew Robinson.
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, Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
How much did Shoot to Kill gross?
Shoot to Kill grossed $29M worldwide.
Where was Shoot to Kill produced?
Shoot to Kill was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Shoot to Kill?
The themes of Shoot to Kill include: Survival Struggle in the Wilderness, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.