8 Million Ways to Die
“Death comes to all except those who deserve it most.”
Synopsis
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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8 Million Ways to Die (1986) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-29
Top Cast
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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
Vance Valencia
Quintero
Wilfredo Hernández
Hector Lopez
Luisa Leschin
Hector's Wife
Henry O. Arnold
Homicide Detective
James Avery
Deputy D.A.
Zoaunne LeRoy
Nurse
Abigail Shelton
AA Member
Jack Younger
Drunk
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$16.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- 8 Million Ways to Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- PSO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Ashby
Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill, Lawrence Block, Robert Towne
James Newton Howard
Stephen H. Burum
Robert Lawrence, Stuart H. Pappé
Mark Damon, John W. Hyde, Stephen J. Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Ashby
Director
Oliver Stone
Screenplay
R. Lance Hill
Screenplay
Robert Towne
Writer
Stephen J. Roth
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Million Ways to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of 8 Million Ways to Die includes Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Randy Brooks, Alexandra Paul, Andy Garcia.
When was 8 Million Ways to Die released and how long is it?
8 Million Ways to Die was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of 8 Million Ways to Die?
8 Million Ways to Die had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 8 Million Ways to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8 Million Ways to Die was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is 8 Million Ways to Die based on a book or true story?
8 Million Ways to Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Block".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8 Million Ways to Die?
8 Million Ways to Die holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).