Shoot to kill
Disparen a Matar
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Azpúrua
- Screenplay & Story
- David Suárez
- Original Score
- Waldemar D' Lima
- Original Title
- Disparen a Matar
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, Spain, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Alcaldía de Caracas, Caralcine, Consejo Nacional de la Cultura (CONAC), Foncine, ICAIC, Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Azpúrua
David Suárez
Waldemar D' Lima
Adriano Moreno
Sergio Curiel
Donald Myerston, Carlos Azpúrua
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Azpúrua
Director
David Suárez
Screenplay
Sergio Curiel
Editor
Adriano Moreno
Director of Photography
Carlos Azpúrua
Producer
Waldemar D' Lima
Original Music Composer
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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?
The principal cast of Shoot to kill includes Amalia Pérez Díaz, Jean Carlo Simancas, Flor Núñez, Héctor Myerston, Dora Mazzone.
When was Shoot to kill released and how long is it?
Shoot to kill was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot to kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot to kill was composed by Waldemar D' Lima.