8 Million Ways to Die (1986)
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.
Director: Hal Ashby
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 25, 1986
Cast
- Jeff Bridges - Matthew 'Matt' Scudder
- Rosanna Arquette - Sarah
- Randy Brooks - Willie 'Chance' Walker
- Alexandra Paul - Sunny
- Andy Garcia - Angel Moldonado
- Tommy Lister Jr. - Nose Guard
- Vyto Ruginis - Durkin
- Gene Ross - Slim
- Lisa Sloan - Linda Scudder
- Christa Denton - Laurie Scudder
Screenplay
- R. Lance Hill (Screenplay)
- Oliver Stone (Screenplay)
- Lawrence Block (Novel)
- Robert Towne
Music: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum
Editing: Robert Lawrence, Stuart H. Pappé
Production: PSO
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
prostitute, showdown, based on novel or book, investigation, los angeles, california, alcoholic, private detective, warehouse, neo-noir, 1980s, alcoholics anonymous
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed 8 Million Ways to Die?
- 8 Million Ways to Die was directed by Hal Ashby.
- Who stars in 8 Million Ways to Die?
- 8 Million Ways to Die stars Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Randy Brooks, Alexandra Paul, Andy Garcia, Tommy Lister Jr..
- How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?
- 8 Million Ways to Die has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is 8 Million Ways to Die?
- 8 Million Ways to Die is a Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the budget of 8 Million Ways to Die?
- 8 Million Ways to Die had a budget of $18M.
- How much did 8 Million Ways to Die gross?
- 8 Million Ways to Die grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was 8 Million Ways to Die produced?
- 8 Million Ways to Die was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of 8 Million Ways to Die?
- The themes of 8 Million Ways to Die include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.