The film has an interesting plot with multiple twists, centering on a crooked assistant District Attorney and a gangster framed by him. However, production values are low, acting is sub-par and dialog, atmosphere and cinematography do not stand out. The long flashback structure feels gratuitous. Finally there is a lot less action than the catchy title might suggest.
Whether you'll enjoy this one depends on your expectations and on whether you have developed an intolerance to blatantly low production values, mediocre acting or lack of atmosphere. If this is the case, here are a few other obscure crime dramas I'd recommend instead of this one:
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I Love Trouble (good plot, acting, atmosphere and cinematography)
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Whispering City (same as above, although a notch below)
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Money Madness (shares several characteristics with Shoot to Kill: a low budget, a long flashback structure and a short running time, but also features an outstanding performance by Hugh Beaumont)