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8 Million Ways to Die
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8 Million Ways to Die

1986-04-25 · 115 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller · Crime

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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Directors
Hal Ashby
Production companies
PSO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,305,114

Top Cast

Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesMatthew 'Matt' Scudder
Rosanna ArquetteRosanna ArquetteSarah
Randy BrooksRandy BrooksWillie 'Chance' Walker
Alexandra PaulAlexandra PaulSunny
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaAngel Moldonado
Tommy Lister Jr.Tommy Lister Jr.Nose Guard
Vyto RuginisVyto RuginisDurkin
Gene RossGene RossSlim
Lisa SloanLinda Scudder
Christa DentonChrista DentonLaurie Scudder
Vance ValenciaVance ValenciaQuintero
Wilfredo HernándezHector Lopez
Luisa LeschinLuisa LeschinHector's Wife
Henry O. ArnoldHenry O. ArnoldHomicide Detective
James AveryJames AveryDeputy D.A.
Zoaunne LeRoyZoaunne LeRoyNurse
Abigail SheltonAbigail SheltonAA Member
Jack YoungerDrunk
Don EdmondsDon EdmondsElderly Man
Phil PetersRugged Man

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