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Shoot to Kill

Type: TV - Series or strand
Released: 1990
Length: 212 min.
Directed by: Peter Kosminsky
Directed by: Liz Westbrook

Crew

Producer Nigel Stafford-Clark

Camera Alan Pyrah

Editor David Aspinall

Music Rachel Portman

Writing Credits Michael Eaton

Executive Producer Keith Richardson

Full credits (Main credits only)

Themes

Status

  • Broadcast within UK

Synopsis:

This two-part docudrama about the political situation in Northern Ireland focuses on the very real life case of the investigation brought against E4A, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) elite undercover unit, who were responsible for shooting dead several republican terrorists engaged in terrorist activities in 1982. This led to the director of public prosecutions in Britain setting up The Stalker Inquiry, where Deputy Chief Constable John Stalker of Manchester police force investigated the cases to see if there were any unlawful killings by the RUC.

Awards

Nomination for BAFTA for Best Single Drama, 1990

Synopsis:
This two-part docudrama about the political situation in Northern Ireland focuses on the very real life case of the investigation brought against E4A, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) elite undercover unit, who were responsible for shooting dead several republican terrorists engaged in terrorist activities in 1982. This led to the director of public prosecutions in Britain setting up The Stalker Inquiry, where Deputy Chief Constable John Stalker of Manchester police force investigated the cases to see if there were any unlawful killings by the RUC.
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