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Director: Hal Ashby
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Alexandra Paul
PlotScudder, a former Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy who has lost his grip on life due to his battle with alcoholism, finds himself drawn back into a world of corruption and crime. Struggling with his personal demons, Scudder attends an AA meeting where he befriends a woman named Sunny. Sunny introduces him to Sarah, a high-class escort looking to escape the dangerous clutches of her pimp, Chance. Scudder reluctantly agrees to help, but the situation quickly spirals out of control when Sunny is found murdered.
Determined to seek justice for Sunny while battling his own inner turmoil, Scudder dives deep into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. He navigates a complex web of lies and deception involving drug dealers, corrupt officials, and shady characters. As tension mounts and danger intensifies, Scudder's mission to save Sarah and bring down Chance becomes increasingly perilous. Faced with mounting threats and formidable adversaries, Scudder must rely on his instincts and newfound desire for redemption to unravel the mystery and stay alive.
Writers: Lawrence Block, Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill
Release Date: 25 Apr 1986
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Despite Jeff Bridges' solid performance, '8 Million Ways to Die' falls short as a detective drama, with behind-the-scenes intrigue overshadowing its lackluster execution.
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