Eight Deadly Shots (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 9.5
Released in 1972, Eight Deadly Shots is a drama series.
What it’s about. Small-farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. The movie is a flashback examining the events that finally lead to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks deeper into poverty, gets into trouble with police and tax officials, all while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a real story.
Who’s in it. Eight Deadly Shots stars Mikko Niskanen as Pasi, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala as Pasin Vaimo, Tauno Paananen as Tauno and Elina Liimatainen as Elina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Eight Deadly Shots sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eight Deadly Shots (1972)?
- In US, Eight Deadly Shots is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eight Deadly Shots worth watching?
- Eight Deadly Shots holds an audience score of 9.5 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, Tauno Paananen, Elina Liimatainen and Ari Vainiontaus.
- When was Eight Deadly Shots released?
- Eight Deadly Shots was released in 1972.