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Shoot to Kill (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1947, Shoot to Kill is a crime film directed by William Berke, running about 64 minutes. “A Newspaperman... A Grafting Politician... And A Beautiful Girl... In A Story Of Underworld Revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A gritty crime story involving a newspaper man and crooked politicians.

Who’s in it. Shoot to Kill stars Russell Wade as George 'Mitch' Mitchell, Luana Walters as Marian Langdon (as Susan Walters), Edmund MacDonald as Lawrence Dale (as Edmond MacDonald) and Robert Kent as 'Dixie' Logan aka Judge Joel Conroy (as Douglas Blackley), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Shoot to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoot to Kill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shoot to Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shoot to Kill (1947)?
In US, Shoot to Kill is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shoot to Kill worth watching?
Shoot to Kill holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shoot to Kill?
Shoot to Kill stars Russell Wade, Luana Walters, Edmund MacDonald, Robert Kent and Vince Barnett.
When was Shoot to Kill released?
Shoot to Kill was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.