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8 Million Ways to Die

R1h 55m1986Hal Ashby
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 0% · Metacritic 29
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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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ProstituteShowdownBased On Novel Or BookInvestigationLos Angeles, CaliforniaAlcoholicPrivate DetectiveWarehouseNeo-noir1980s

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) 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 stars in 8 Million Ways to Die?

8 Million Ways to Die stars Jeff Bridges (Matthew 'Matt' Scudder), Rosanna Arquette (Sarah), Randy Brooks (Willie 'Chance' Walker), Alexandra Paul (Sunny), Andy Garcia (Angel Moldonado). The film was directed by Hal Ashby.

How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?

8 Million Ways to Die has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is 8 Million Ways to Die worth watching?

8 Million Ways to Die holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 0. Fans of Thriller, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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