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Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance
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Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance

1991-03-24 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

A San Antonio, Texas policeman must stop his best friend, a fellow officer turned vigilante.

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Directors
Mel Damski
Production companies
Front Street Pictures, ITC Entertainment, Interscope Communications
Countries
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Dan BellDan BellBobby Lee Duke
Tamu BlackwellTamu BlackwellWoman Witness
Sondra BlakeSondra BlakeMaggie
Michael BowenMichael Bowen
Dan Patrick BradyEddie Burkett
Rod BrittRod BrittPanelist
Edward CarnevaleShoplifter
Andi ChapmanAndi Chapman
Aixa ClementeAixa ClementeJudge
Tony ColittiTony ColittiCastro
Jeremy DaviesJeremy DaviesWhite Punk
Edith FieldsMrs. Hogan
Sarah HunleySarah HunleyMrs. Burkett
Irena IrvineMolly
Lucinda JenneyLucinda JenneyBeth
Brian LevinsonBrian LevinsonJimmy Dean
Loryn LocklinLoryn LocklinLea
Kamala LopezKamala Lopez
Lynn LowryLynn LowryLucy Sanders
Doug MacHughHarold Sanders

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