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'''''8 Million Ways to Die''''' is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby (''[[The Last Detail]]'') and stars [[Jeff Bridges]] as Matthew "Matt" Scudder, an LA Sheriff's Deputy whose career and family life are in shambles due to his alcohol addiction and a tragic shooting. He then finds himself unknowingly involved in an underground drug and prostitution ring. This was the final film directed by Ashby, and the screenplay was co-written by several well-known writers, including [[Oliver Stone]] and Robert Towne (''[[Chinatown]]'', ''[[Tequila Sunrise]]''). | '''''8 Million Ways to Die''''' is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby (''[[The Last Detail]]'') and stars [[Jeff Bridges]] as Matthew "Matt" Scudder, an LA Sheriff's Deputy whose career and family life are in shambles due to his alcohol addiction and a tragic shooting. He then finds himself unknowingly involved in an underground drug and prostitution ring. This was the final film directed by Ashby, and the screenplay was co-written by several well-known writers, including [[Oliver Stone]] and Robert Towne (''[[Chinatown]]'', ''[[Tequila Sunrise]]'', ''[[Yakuza, The (1975)|The Yakuza]]''). | ||
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8 Million Ways to Die is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby (The Last Detail) and stars Jeff Bridges as Matthew "Matt" Scudder, an LA Sheriff's Deputy whose career and family life are in shambles due to his alcohol addiction and a tragic shooting. He then finds himself unknowingly involved in an underground drug and prostitution ring. This was the final film directed by Ashby, and the screenplay was co-written by several well-known writers, including Oliver Stone and Robert Towne (Chinatown, Tequila Sunrise, The Yakuza).
The following weapons were used in the film 8 Million Ways to Die:
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 66
Matt Scudder's (Jeff Bridges) service sidearm is a Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel. Chance (Randy Brooks) carries a snub nose Model 66.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Scudder's partner Joe Durkin (Vyto Ruginis) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the opening scene.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
Chance's Nose Guard (Tommy "Tiny" Lister) is also seen with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 N-frame revolver.
Charter Arms Undercover
Scudder's backup weapon is a snub nose revolver that appears to be a Charter Arms Undercover. This particular gun lacks a front sight and it has been mag-na-ported. The same or very similar revolver without front sight can be seen in Point Break.
Pistols
Heckler & Koch P9S
In several scenes, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) is seen with a Heckler & Koch P9S.
Colt Mustang
Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a compact pistol that appears to be a Colt Mustang.
Walther PP
In the final scene, Angel Maldonado (Andy Garcia) fires a pistol that resembles the Walther PP.
Submachine Guns
Micro Uzi
During the encounter in warehouse Maldonado's henchman Quintero (Vance Valencia) appears to hold a Micro Uzi.
MAC-10
In the final scene Quintero is armed with what appears to be a MAC-10 instead of previously seen Micro Uzi.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
During the encounter in warehouse, Mundo (Fred Asparagus), another of Maldonado's henchmen, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a double barreled shotgun with sawn-off buttstock.
Ithaca 37
In the opening, one of the deputies is armed with an Ithaca 37 that is seen only in distance..
Other Weapons
Grenade
During the encounter in warehouse, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a grenade that resembles some version of M18 smoke grenade.
