Shoot First, Die Later (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 6.8

Shoot First, Die Later poster

Released in 1974, Shoot First, Die Later is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo, running about 94 minutes. “Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Shoot First, Die Later stars Luc Merenda as Domenico Malacarne, Richard Conte as Mazzanti, Delia Boccardo as Sandra and Raymond Pellegrin as Pascal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shoot First, Die Later has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoot First, Die Later page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shoot First, Die Later tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shoot First, Die Later (1974)?
In US, Shoot First, Die Later is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shoot First, Die Later worth watching?
Shoot First, Die Later holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shoot First, Die Later?
Shoot First, Die Later stars Luc Merenda, Richard Conte, Delia Boccardo, Raymond Pellegrin and Gianni Santuccio.
When was Shoot First, Die Later released?
Shoot First, Die Later was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.