Shoot to Kill

Shoot to Kill Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Roger Spottiswoode Release Date 1988 Language English Studio Touchstone Pictures Distributor Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Main Cast Character Actor Warren Stantin Sidney Poitier Jonathan Knox Tom Berenger Sarah Rennell Kirstie Alley Steve Clancy Brown Norman Richard Masur Harvey Andrew Robinson

Shoot to Kill is a 1988 thriller directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Sidney Poitier as Warren Stantin, a veteran FBI agent who teams up with mountain guide Jonathan Knox (Tom Berenger) to track down a group of hikers, one of which may be a serial killer. The film also stars Andrew Robinson, Clancy Brown, and Kirstie Alley.

The following weapons were used in the film Shoot to Kill:

WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS!

Handguns

Colt Python

An SFPD officer is seen drawing a Colt Python during the opening standoff.

An SFPD officer is seen drawing a Colt Python during the opening standoff.

Colt Government

Steve (Clancy Brown) is seen holding a Colt Government on FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier) in the film. The handgun is referred to early on in the film by FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier) as a "9mm automatic".

Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP

The pistol is empty and locked open.

Steve fires the pistol.

Steve (Clancy Brown) holding the Colt Government.

Closeup of the pistol held to Stantin. SPOILER ALERT: Though not locked open, the pistol is empty.

Smith and Wesson Model 586

A Smith and Wesson Model 586 is carried by FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier) in the film. (At the time, personally owned .357 and .38 spl revolvers were allowed for FBI agents with a supervisor's permission, when this agency still used wheelguns.)

Smith and Wesson Model 586 with 4" barrel

A Smith and Wesson Model 586 is drawn by FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier).

Sideview of the S&W.

Stantin has the S&W holstered.

Stantin holds his S&W during the ferry shootout.

Rifles

Mauser 98 Sporter

A SWAT sniper is seen armed with what appears to be a Mauser 98 Sporter.

A SWAT sniper is seen armed with a Mauser 98 Sporter.

M16

An FBI agent is seen carrying an M16 during the opening standoff.

An FBI agent is seen carrying an M16 during the opening standoff.

Remington 700

Another sniper is seen with a Remington 700.

Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag

Another sniper is seen with a Remington 700.

Marlin Model 336

Jonathan Knox (Tom Berenger) is seen carrying a Marlin Model 336 as he guides Stantin through the forest.

Knox carries the rifle on his pack.

Knox holds his scoped Marlin rifle when entering the cabin.