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Shoot First, Die Later

1974Movie1 h 34 min

Crime
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A brutally violent, relentlessly bleak action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action

When mobsters try to put an honest policeman on the payroll, he seeks revenge on the mob. But, he soon learns that his actions, however honest, have dire consequences.

Feels like

  • Italian Poliziottesco
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Brutal Revenge Drama
  • Systemic Corruption
  • Grim Realism
  • Psychological Descent
  • Noir Thriller
  • Social Critique

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Fernando Di Leo
Written by
Sergio Donati, Fernando Di Leo
Produced by
Galliano Juso, Ettore Rosboch
Music by
Luis Bacalov

Everyone

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Facts

July 12, 1974 · 1 h 34 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 12, 1974
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shoot First, Die Later?"

Questions about Shoot First, Die Later

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shoot First, Die Later?

Plex

In the United States, Shoot First, Die Later is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from YouTube, Google Play Movies, and MovieMe. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Shoot First, Die Later worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Shoot First, Die Later?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Shoot First, Die Later plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shoot First, Die Later in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.