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Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Michael Moriarty in Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue (1974)
  • Crime
  • Drama
A young black student accidentally films a crooked cop committing a murder. He then follows the cop around, filming more of his illegal activities.A young black student accidentally films a crooked cop committing a murder. He then follows the cop around, filming more of his illegal activities.A young black student accidentally films a crooked cop committing a murder. He then follows the cop around, filming more of his illegal activities.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
43
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dennis McGuire
  • Writers
    • Dennis McGuire
    • Paul Tyner(novel "Shoot It")
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Eric Laneuville
    • Paul Sorvino
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  • Director
    • Dennis McGuire
  • Writers
    • Dennis McGuire
    • Paul Tyner(novel "Shoot It")
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Eric Laneuville
    • Paul Sorvino
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    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Herbert G. Ruckeras Herbert G. Rucker
    Eric Laneuville
    Eric Laneuville
    • Lamontas Lamont
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Ringas Ring
    Earl Hindman
    Earl Hindman
    • Garrityas Garrity
    Linda Scruggs
    • Stacyas Stacy
    Bruce Kornbluth
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Anthony Charnota
    • Salas Sal
    Fred Burrell
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Lynda Wescott
    • Hattieas Hattie
    Val Pringle
    • Wardellas Wardell
    Buck Buchanan
    • Mark S. Johnsonas Mark S. Johnson
    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Georgeas George
    Molly McGreevy
    • Salesgirlas Salesgirl
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Purcellas Purcell
    Joella Deffenbaugh
    • Brendaas Brenda
    John Quastler
    • Karlas Karl
    Art Ellison
    Art Ellison
    • Heonas Heon
    Gilbert Milton
    Gilbert Milton
    • Popsas Pops
    • Director
      • Dennis McGuire
    • Writers
      • Dennis McGuire
      • Paul Tyner(novel "Shoot It")
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    Storyline

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    A young black student accidentally films a crooked cop committing a murder. He then follows the cop around, filming more of his illegal activities.
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    • based on novel
    • independent film
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
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    User reviews3

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    7/10
    Meet the new boss , same as the old boss
    This one is a real sleeper, a great performances by Michael Moriarty. That fact alone is the main reason I stuck this otherwise confusing and plot hole riddled story . Despite the flaws the movie pulls no punches. White people using the the N word with hard Rs is sprinkled thru out, resulting it making this movie so gritty you will have to pour the sand out of shoes . I also saw that not much has changed regarding minorities and the reality that police on occasion getting away with murder. I believe that the problem is worse now than 47 years ago . The more things change the more they stay the same .
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    • Jan 27, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Herald Productions
      • Shoot It Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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