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Shoot or Be Shot is a low-budget independent film that premiered in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota on January 25, 2002. This comedy film satirizes the filmmaking movement Dogme 95. The idea for the film was inspired by The Producers and An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn.
Shoot or Be Shot has a runtime of 90 minutes and was directed by J. Randall Argue. At the time of the film's theatrical release, two other films Shatner was involved with were nearing their release dates: Showtime, in which he acted as himself, and Groom Lake, which he directed.
Original Release
01/25/2002
US Release
01/25/2002
Cast
Name | Character |
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William Shatner | Harvey Wilkes |
Harry Hamlin | Jack Yeager |
Scott Rinker | Ben Steinman |
Julianne Christie | Heidi / Fiona |
Marcus Ashley | Patrick |
Johanna Stein | Rachel |
John Paul Pitoc | Hector |
Elena Sahagun | Lupe |
Vinnie Bilancio | Alex |
Tim Thomerson | Uncle Bill |
Directors
Writers
J. Randall Argue, Steve Catanzaro, Alistair Salton
Cast
Name | Character |
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William Shatner | Harvey Wilkes |
Harry Hamlin | Jack Yeager |
Scott Rinker | Ben Steinman |
Julianne Christie | Heidi / Fiona |
Marcus Ashley | Patrick |
Johanna Stein | Rachel |
John Paul Pitoc | Hector |
Elena Sahagun | Lupe |
Vinnie Bilancio | Alex |
Tim Thomerson | Uncle Bill |
Rick Overton | Sasha |
Sanjay | Quickie Mart Owner |
Lisa Long | Jaded Actress |
Jayson Creek | Piss & Vomit Man |
Jeff Sumner | Plaid Shirted Guy |
Jeffrey W. Pike | Transvestite |
Troy Evans | Sheriff |
James Healy Jr. | Deputy (Fife) |
Robin Strasser | Mrs. Steinman |
Robin Hubbard | Male Academic |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Tarzian | Producer |
J. Randall Argue | Producer |
Ralph Linhardt | Producer |
Ralph Winter | Producer |