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FilmThrillerCrime

8 Million Ways to Die (1986)

R · 1986-04-25 · 1h 55m · EN
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Death comes to all except those who deserve it most.

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.

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Robert TowneWriterHal AshbyDirector
Budget
$18M
Box office
$1.3M

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Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesMatthew 'Matt' ScudderRosanna ArquetteRosanna ArquetteSarahRandy BrooksRandy BrooksWillie 'Chance' WalkerAlexandra PaulAlexandra PaulSunnyAndy GarciaAndy GarciaAngel MoldonadoTommy Lister Jr.Tommy Lister Jr.Nose GuardVyto RuginisVyto RuginisDurkinGene RossGene RossSlimLisa SloanLisa SloanLinda ScudderChrista DentonChrista DentonLaurie ScudderVance ValenciaVance ValenciaQuinteroWilfredo HernándezWilfredo HernándezHector Lopez

Keywords

Based on novel or book1980sInvestigationAlcoholicNeo-noirPartyLos angeles, californiaProstituteWarehouseShowdownPrivate detectiveAlcoholics anonymous

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · 1980s · InvestigationVisual styleNeo NoirEmotional intensityWarehouseDirector preference253657Actor preference7802 · 170651 · 35623

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What is 8 Million Ways to Die about?

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.

How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?

8 Million Ways to Die has a runtime of 115 minutes.

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