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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.6 / 100
1986·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 55m

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.

Above the Line
Hal Ashby·DirectorR. Lance Hill·ScreenplayOliver Stone·ScreenplayStephen H. Burum·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerRobert Lawrence·Editor
Cast
Jeff Bridges·Matthew 'Matt' ScudderRosanna Arquette·SarahRandy Brooks·Willie 'Chance' WalkerAlexandra Paul·SunnyAndy Garcia·Angel MoldonadoTommy Lister Jr.·Nose GuardVyto Ruginis·DurkinGene Ross·SlimLisa Sloan·Linda ScudderChrista Denton·Laurie Scudder
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Hal Ashby·DirectorL. Andrew Stone·First Assistant Director
Writing· 4
R. Lance Hill·ScreenplayOliver Stone·ScreenplayRobert Towne·WriterLawrence Block·Novel
Camera· 2
Stephen H. Burum·Director of PhotographyElliot Davis·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Robert Lawrence·EditorStuart H. Pappé·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Newton Howard·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Gloria Gresham·Costume DesignMark W. Mansbridge·Art DirectionMichael D. Haller·Production DesignBarbara Krieger·Set DecorationJohn T. Walker·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Mark Damon·Executive ProducerJohn W. Hyde·Executive ProducerStephen J. Roth·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·CastingCharles Mulvehill·Unit Production ManagerCharles Mulvehill·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 8
Robert Towne·Additional WritingChristine Anne Baur·StuntsMichael Cassidy·StuntsTed Grossman·StuntsJimmy Nickerson·StuntsJon Parker Ward·StuntsCindy Folkerson·StuntsVictor Paul·Stunts
By the Numbers
48.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -93%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted movie poster features three individuals, a red car, and a city skyline at dusk. In the upper center, a man with a mustache and a woman with blonde hai”

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Key Elements
RevolverRed Sports CarWine GlassPalm Leaves
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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