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Shoot to Kill 1988

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What is Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Feb 12, 1988
Studios
Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Thriller #Crime

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Shoot to Kill is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Century Park Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures. Current status: Released.

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“An urban FBI agent tracks a cunning murderer through the rugged Pacific Northwest wilderness.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features an urban versus wilderness survival dynamic
  • Engaging cat-and-mouse pursuit involving a hostage
Keep in mind
  • The city agent is completely out of his element
  • The relationship between the tracker and agent is turbulent

Watch it if you enjoy action thrillers about tracking criminals through rugged mountain terrain.

Contains action and thriller elements appropriate for its rating.

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When was Shoot to Kill released?

The film was released in the US on 02/12/1988.

Who is the main FBI agent in the film?

FBI agent Warren Stantin is the main agent pursuing the murderer.

Who helps the FBI agent in the wilderness?

Expert tracker Jonathan Knox aids the agent on the wilderness trails.

What happens to Jonathan Knox's girlfriend Sarah?

Sarah becomes the killer's latest hostage, making the pursuit desperate.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film encompasses action, thriller, crime, and drama genres.

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