prostitute,showdown,based on novel or book,investigation,los angeles, california,alcoholic,private detective,warehouse,neo-noir,1980s,alcoholics anonymous

8 Million Ways to Die (1986)

Poster for 8 Million Ways to Die

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Hal Ashby
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    Matthew 'Matt' Scudder Jeff Bridges
  • Profile picture of Rosanna Arquette
    Sarah Rosanna Arquette
  • Profile picture of Randy Brooks
    Willie 'Chance' Walker Randy Brooks
  • Profile picture of Alexandra Paul
    Sunny Alexandra Paul
  • Profile picture of Andy García
    Angel Moldonado Andy García
  • Profile picture of Tommy Lister Jr.
    Nose Guard Tommy Lister Jr.
  • Profile picture of Vyto Ruginis
    Durkin Vyto Ruginis
  • Profile picture of Gene Ross
    Slim Gene Ross

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Keywords

  • prostitute
  • showdown
  • based on novel or book
  • investigation
  • los angeles, california
  • alcoholic
  • private detective
  • warehouse
  • neo-noir
  • 1980s
  • alcoholics anonymous