Eight Deadly Shots (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1972, Eight Deadly Shots is a drama film directed by Mikko Niskanen, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Eight Deadly Shots stars Mikko Niskanen as Pasi, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala as Vaimo - Pasi's Wife, Paavo Pentikäinen as Reiska and Tauno Paananen as Tauno, "Tanu", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Eight Deadly Shots has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eight Deadly Shots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eight Deadly Shots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eight Deadly Shots (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eight Deadly Shots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eight Deadly Shots worth watching?
- Eight Deadly Shots holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
- Eight Deadly Shots stars Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen and Elina Liimatainen.
- When was Eight Deadly Shots released?
- Eight Deadly Shots was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.