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Your partner's gone rogue. Do you stop him or join him?
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Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance (1991)

gritty cable thriller90s cop dramaloyalty test

Overview

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

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policecop

Standout Aspects

Acting

Michael Bowen brings unhinged intensity before Tarantino discovered him.

Production

San Antonio locations give authentic sweaty Texas atmosphere.

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity about forgotten 90s TV movies.·Rewatch: Spotting every actor who later blew up bigger.
Heads up:Violence: Police brutality and vigilante killings depicted frankly.
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Director

Mel Damski

ReleasedMar 24, 1991
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Front Street Pictures
ITC Entertainment

Top Cast

Dan Bell

Dan Bell

Bobby Lee Duke

Tamu Blackwell

Tamu Blackwell

Woman Witness

Sondra Blake

Sondra Blake

Maggie

Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Andi Chapman

Andi Chapman

Aixa Clemente

Aixa Clemente

Judge

Tony Colitti

Tony Colitti

Castro

Jeremy Davies

Jeremy Davies

White Punk

Sarah Hunley

Sarah Hunley

Mrs. Burkett

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Beth

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Mel Damski also helmed episodes of 'Psych' and 'Boston Legal' — this is his grim phase.

Insight

Made for USA Network's early '90s crime block when cable was desperate for Dirty Harry knockoffs with slightly more guilt.

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Vigilante Cop - Ending

Vigilante Cop - Ending

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