Shoot to Kill
“It's about staying alive.”
Synopsis
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!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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PERSECUCION MORTAL_1988 (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-01
Top Cast
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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
Janet Rotblatt
Mrs. Berger
Ken Camroux-Taylor
Denham (as Ken Camroux)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Harv Zimmel, Michael Burton, Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Shoot to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.3M
- Production Studios
- Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Harv Zimmel, Michael Burton, Daniel Petrie Jr.
John Scott
Curtis Petersen, Michael Chapman
Garth Craven, George Bowers
Daniel Petrie Jr., Ron Silverman, Philip Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Harv Zimmel
Screenplay
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Producer
Michael Burton
Screenplay
Ron Silverman
Producer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Garth Craven
Editor
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
George Bowers
Editor
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Screenplay
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Shoot to Kill includes Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, Clancy Brown, Richard Masur.
When was Shoot to Kill released and how long is it?
Shoot to Kill was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Shoot to Kill make at the box office?
Shoot to Kill grossed $29.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot to Kill was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).