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Shoot to Kill

Series Overview

A reconstruction of the events that led to the 1984–86 Stalker Inquiry into the shooting of six terrorist suspects in Northern Ireland in 1982 by a specialist unit of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

212 min per episode

Air Date Window

1990 – 1990

Premiered: Sun, Jun 3, 1990

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jun 4, 1990

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Kosminsky

Screenplay & Story

Michael Eaton

Original Score & Music

Rachel Portman

Director of Photography

Allan Pyrah

Film Editing

David Aspinall

Producers

Keith Richardson, Nigel Stafford-Clark

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Kosminsky

Peter Kosminsky

Director

Michael Eaton

Writer

Nigel Stafford-Clark

Producer

Rachel Portman

Rachel Portman

Original Music Composer

Allan Pyrah

Director of Photography

David Aspinall

Editor

Mike Long

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot to Kill

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What is Shoot to Kill about?

A reconstruction of the events that led to the 1984–86 Stalker Inquiry into the shooting of six terrorist suspects in Northern Ireland in 1982 by a specialist unit of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

How many seasons does Shoot to Kill have?

Shoot to Kill comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Shoot to Kill?

Key cast members in Shoot to Kill include Jack Shepherd, T. P. McKenna, David Calder, George Shane, Geoff Oldham.

Who created or directed Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill was developed and directed by Peter Kosminsky.