An F.B.I. Agent teams up with a tracker to pursue a murderer after he vanishes into the mountains and infiltrates a hiking group.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sidney Poitier | ... | Warren Stantin | |
| Tom Berenger | ... | Jonathan Knox | |
| Kirstie Alley | ... | Sarah Rennell | |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Steve | |
| Richard Masur | ... | Norman | |
| Andrew Robinson | ... | Harvey | |
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Kevin Scannell | ... | Ben |
| Frederick Coffin | ... | Ralph | |
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Michael MacRae | ... | Fournier |
| Robert Lesser | ... | Minelli | |
| Milton Selzer | ... | Mr. Berger | |
| Les Lannom | ... | Sheriff Arnett | |
| Walter Marsh | ... | Sam Baker | |
| Frank C. Turner | ... | Crilly | |
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Sam Hiona | ... | Inspector Hsu (as Samuel Hiona) |
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Sidney Poitier returned to the big screen in this action-thriller, after a decade-long absence. When a cunning murderer vanishes into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing FBI agent Warren Stantin (Poitier) 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 (PLATOON'S Tom Berenger). The killer has infiltrated a guided hiking trip led by Knox's girlfriend Sarah (Kirstie Alley, at the height of her Cheers fame). Viewers don't know which of the hikers is the killer, and the tension lasts well into the movie. Written by Donny Dollar
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A ruthless killer. A beautiful hostage. Two men follow them into the mountains. One for love. One for revenge. See more »Parents Guide:
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12 February 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$29,300,090Company Credits
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Jonathan Knox: No, I don't!
Warren Stantin: [Knox is getting up, ready to keep hiking and Stantin pulls him back down] *I* need some more rest!
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Lyrics by Ted Koehler
Music by Harold Arlen
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Music
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The original title: "The Mountain Kings". See more »Goofs
During the car chase scene Jonathan Knox (Tom Berenger) says "You're Crazy" to Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier) but he mouths the words "Look out". See more »Quotes
Warren Stantin: [Out of breath] You need some more rest.Jonathan Knox: No, I don't!
Warren Stantin: [Knox is getting up, ready to keep hiking and Stantin pulls him back down] *I* need some more rest!
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I Love A ParadeLyrics by Ted Koehler
Music by Harold Arlen
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Sidney Poitier's return to movies (after a 10 year absence) was this wilderness action flick which is fun all the way.
FBI Agent Warren Stantin (Poitier) trails a nasty serial killer to the wilderness and enlists the aid of an experienced mountain guide Jonathan Knox (Tom Berenger). The killer has "hitched" a ride with 4 other campers who are being led through the mountains by Knox's girlfriend (Kirstie Alley).
Well written script, first rate action sequences and solid acting by Berenger and Poitier make Shoot to Kill an excellent action-adventure yarn that's sure to please most. The opening 50 minutes or so are airtight and then it loses a bit of steam but on the whole it's damn good overall.