Shoot
“A thriller that begins where 'Deliverance' left off.”
Synopsis
When boredom, pride and a mad second of misjudgement leaves a hunter shot dead by one of five combat veterans also hunting in the Canadian hills, it is expected a police investigation will follow, but when the veterans discover the incident has not been reported, the leader of the team, Major Rex suspects the other party maybe plotting revenge. Convinced that he, his party, and their families will be targets themselves he decides to beat his suspected assailants at their own game, grouping together more army comrades and stocking up an arsenal of weapons for the forthcoming battle.
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Shoot (1976) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-27
Top Cast
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Cliff Robertson
Rex
Ernest Borgnine
Lou
Henry Silva
Zeke
Larry Reynolds
Bob
James Blendick
Pete
Leslie Carlson
Jim
Kate Reid
Mrs. Graham
Helen Shaver
Paula
Alan McRae
Billy Platt
Gloria Carlin
Ellen
Ed McNamara
Sargent Bellows
Peter Langley
Marshall Flynn
Helena Hart
Helen Newhouse
James Ince
Volunteer
John Stoneham Sr.
Volunteer
Allan Aarons
Stanley
Sydney Brown
Carl
Pam Leawood
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Fairbairn, Richard Berg
- Original Score
- Doug Riley
- Original Title
- Shoot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Getty Pictures Corp., Essex Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Hart
Douglas Fairbairn, Richard Berg
Doug Riley
Zale Magder
Peter Shatalow, Ron Wisman
Harve Sherman, Richard Berg, Benjamin Melniker
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Hart
Director
Richard Berg
Writer
Harve Sherman
Producer
Peter Shatalow
Editor
Ron Wisman
Editor
Zale Magder
Director of Photography
Doug Riley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot
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What is Shoot about?
When boredom, pride and a mad second of misjudgement leaves a hunter shot dead by one of five combat veterans also hunting in the Canadian hills, it is expected a police investigation will follow, but when the veterans discover the incident has not been reported, the leader of the team, Major Rex suspects the other party maybe plotting revenge. Convinced that he, his party, and their families will be targets themselves he decides to beat his suspected assailants at their own game, grouping together more army comrades and stocking up an arsenal of weapons for the forthcoming battle.
Who directed Shoot?
Shoot was directed by Harvey Hart.
Who stars in Shoot?
The principal cast of Shoot includes Cliff Robertson, Ernest Borgnine, Henry Silva, Larry Reynolds, James Blendick.
When was Shoot released and how long is it?
Shoot was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot was composed by Doug Riley.
Is Shoot based on a book or true story?
Shoot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Fairbairn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoot?
Shoot holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).