Shoot to Kill (1988)
“It's about staying alive.”
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!
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Sidney Poitier
as Warren Stantin
Tom Berenger
as Jonathan Knox
Kirstie Alley
as Sarah Renell
克兰西·布朗
as Steve
Richard Masur
as Norman
Andrew Robinson
as Harvey
Kevin Scannell
as Ben
Frederick Coffin
as Ralph
Michael MacRae
as Fournier
Robert Lesser
as Minelli
Milton Selzer
as Mr. Berger
Les Lannom
as Sheriff ArnettCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 109 min |
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