Movie

Shoot First, Die Later

1974 · 94 min

A grim, slow-burning descent into corruption and revenge, with a gritty 70s Italian crime atmosphere that keeps you tense and uneasy.

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Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, revenge, crime, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
revenge
crime
betrayal
guilt
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild