I guess I'm giving it a 10, I mean, Sidney Poitier is always believable. I think that is the best thing you can say about him. But the problem here is that he has a legendary reputation and this is just a throw-away cop movie. So you see his name attached and you start thinking it's going to be Oscar worthy off the bat, and, it's not. But, at the same time, Sidney Poitier is believable, and Berenger is creepy…
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!
Top Cast
Sidney Poitier
Warren Stantin
Tom Berenger
Jonathan Knox
Kirstie Alley
Sarah Renell
Clancy Brown
Steve
Richard Masur
Norman
Andrew Robinson
Harvey
Kevin Scannell
Ben
Frederick Coffin
Ralph
Michael MacRae
Fournier
Robert Lesser
Minelli
Milton Selzer
Mr. Berger
Les Lannom
Sheriff Arnett
Walter Marsh
Sam Baker
Frank C. Turner
Crilly
Sam Hiona
Inspector Hsu
Michael Chapman
Lawyer
Reviews
"Shoot to Kill" makes extremely good use of some absolutely breathtaking outdoor locations. It is also a very well paced and totally engaging film throughout and it features an admittedly heart stopping stunt that will literally take your breath away when Knox falls from a rope suspended over a picturesque and deadly gorge after he has been struck by the trolley used to transport people across the head spinning and…
FAQ about Shoot to Kill
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…
When was Shoot to Kill released?
Shoot to Kill was released in 1988.
What genres does Shoot to Kill belong to?
Shoot to Kill is categorised as Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Shoot to Kill?
The cast of Shoot to Kill includes Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, Clancy Brown, Richard Masur.