Warren Stantin (played by Sidney Poitier) is a protagonist in Shoot to Kill.
FBI agent who pursues a violent extortionist across San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest. He partners with guide Jonathan Knox, tracks the criminals, survives a bear attack, gets shot multiple times, and ultimately kills Steve on a ferry. Jonathan Knox (played by Tom Berenger) is a protagonist in Shoot to Kill.
Local fishing guide and partner to Sarah Renell. He reluctantly assists Warren Stantin in tracking Steve and the abducted party. He demonstrates survival skills, saves Stantin from exhaustion and a bear, and helps free Sarah during the climax. Steve (played by Clancy Brown) appears in Shoot to Kill.
Ruthless fisherman and primary antagonist. He murders his companions, takes Sarah Renell hostage, and flees across Washington and British Columbia. After multiple shootouts and chases, he is shot and killed by Warren Stantin.
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Characters
Warren Stantin
(played by Sidney Poitier) — protagonist
FBI agent who pursues a violent extortionist across San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest. He partners with guide Jonathan Knox, tracks the criminals, survives a bear attack, gets shot multiple time...
Jonathan Knox
(played by Tom Berenger) — protagonist
Local fishing guide and partner to Sarah Renell. He reluctantly assists Warren Stantin in tracking Steve and the abducted party. He demonstrates survival skills, saves Stantin from exhaustion and a be...
Steve
(played by Clancy Brown) — supporting
Ruthless fisherman and primary antagonist. He murders his companions, takes Sarah Renell hostage, and flees across Washington and British Columbia. After multiple shootouts and chases, he is shot and...
Key Relationships
Jonathan Knox → Steve
(Conflict Hunter Vs Prey)
Warren Stantin → Steve
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Warren Stantin → Jonathan Knox
(Alliance Partner)
Story Analysis
An FBI agent and a local guide pursue a ruthless criminal across the Pacific Northwest to rescue a hostage and stop a deadly manhunt.
