Shoot to kill - 1990

During a police round-up, Mercedes witnesses the unjust murder of her son, a working-class man, by a police captain. Refusing to accept the official version of the story - that her son was a criminal - she launches a campaign for justice. Santiago, a young journalist moved by Mercedes's passion and determination, begins to investigate the story of the police cover-up at the risk of his own life. As the investigation develops, the film exposes the depth of Venezuela's corruption.

109min
1990
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

About Shoot to kill

Shoot to kill Overview

During a police round-up, Mercedes witnesses the unjust murder of her son, a working-class man, by a police captain. Refusing to accept the official version of the story - that her son was a criminal - she launches a campaign for justice. Santiago, a young journalist moved by Mercedes's passion and determination, begins to investigate the story of the police cover-up at the risk of his own life. As the investigation develops, the film exposes the depth of Venezuela's corruption.

Runtime: 109min

Extra details

Original Title: Disparen a Matar
Original Language: Spanish; Castilian
Directed By: Carlos Azpúrua
Production Companies
Alcaldía de CaracasCaralcineConsejo Nacional de la Cultura (CONAC)FoncineICAICSociedad Estatal Quinto CentenarioTVE