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| − | '''''8 Million Ways to Die''''' is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby and | + | '''''8 Million Ways to Die''''' is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby 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]]. |
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== Smith & Wesson Model 19 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 19 == | ||
| − | Scudder's parthner Joe Durkin ([[Vyto Ruginis]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] in the opening scene. Chance's | + | Scudder's parthner Joe Durkin ([[Vyto Ruginis]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] in the opening scene. Chance's Nose Guard ([[Tommy "Tiny" Lister]]) is also seen with a supposed Model 19. |
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durkin with revolver in hand.]] | [[File:8MWtD-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durkin with revolver in hand.]] | ||
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= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
== Heckler & Koch P9S == | == Heckler & Koch P9S == | ||
| − | In several scenes Matt Scudder ([[Jeff Bridges]]) is seen with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]]. | + | In several scenes, Matt Scudder ([[Jeff Bridges]]) is seen with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]]. |
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, post 1973 model with hooked trigger guard - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, post 1973 model with hooked trigger guard - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-HKP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Even in bed Matt Scudder holds a pistol next to him.]] | [[File:8MWtD-HKP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Even in bed Matt Scudder holds a pistol next to him.]] | ||
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== Colt Mustang == | == Colt Mustang == | ||
| − | + | Matt Scudder ([[Jeff Bridges]]) holds a compact pistol that appears to be a [[Colt Mustang]]. | |
[[Image:CM1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mustang - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:CM1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mustang - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scudder aims his compact pistol.]] | [[File:8MWtD-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scudder aims his compact pistol.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Walther PP == |
| − | In the final scene Angel Maldonado ([[Andy Garcia]]) fires a pistol. It is seen very poor but its shape resembles [[Walther | + | In the final scene Angel Maldonado ([[Andy Garcia]]) fires a pistol. It is seen very poor but its shape resembles [[Walther PP]]. |
| + | [[File:WaltherPP.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maldonado fires.]] | [[File:8MWtD-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maldonado fires.]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wounded Maldonado tries to reload his pistol.]] | [[File:8MWtD-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wounded Maldonado tries to reload his pistol.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Cobray M11/9 == | == Cobray M11/9 == | ||
| − | In the final scene Maldonado's henchman Quintero ([[Vance Valencia]]) is armed with a [[Cobray M11/9]] SMG. | + | In the final scene, Maldonado's henchman Quintero ([[Vance Valencia]]) is armed with a [[Cobray M11/9]] SMG. |
[[Image:M11SMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SWD M11/9 SMG with folding stock - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:M11SMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SWD M11/9 SMG with folding stock - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quintero fires his SMG.]] | [[File:8MWtD-SMG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quintero fires his SMG.]] | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | == Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
| − | During the encounter in warehouse Mundo ([[Fred Asparagus]]), another Maldonado's henchman, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a [[double barreled shotgun]] with sawn-off buttstock. | + | During the encounter in warehouse, Mundo ([[Fred Asparagus]]), another Maldonado's henchman, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a [[double barreled shotgun]] with sawn-off buttstock. |
[[File:8MWtD-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mundo's shotgun is taped to Sarah's head.]] | [[File:8MWtD-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mundo's shotgun is taped to Sarah's head.]] | ||
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= Other Weapons = | = Other Weapons = | ||
== Hand Grenade == | == Hand Grenade == | ||
| − | During the encounter in warehouse Matt Scudder ([[Jeff Bridges]]) holds a hand grenade that resembles some version of [[MK3 offensive hand grenade|MK3]]. | + | During the encounter in warehouse, Matt Scudder ([[Jeff Bridges]]) holds a hand grenade that resembles some version of [[MK3 offensive hand grenade|MK3]]. |
[[Image:MK3A2.jpg|thumb|none|200px|MK3A2 offensive hand grenade]] | [[Image:MK3A2.jpg|thumb|none|200px|MK3A2 offensive hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:8MWtD-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:8MWtD-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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8 Million Ways to Die is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby 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.
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 parthner Joe Durkin (Vyto Ruginis) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the opening scene. Chance's Nose Guard (Tommy "Tiny" Lister) is also seen with a supposed Model 19.
Unidentified snub nose revolver
Scudder's backup weapon is a snub nose revolver. It lacks a front sight.
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. It is seen very poor but its shape resembles Walther PP.
Submachine Guns
Cobray M11/9
In the final scene, Maldonado's henchman Quintero (Vance Valencia) is armed with a Cobray M11/9 SMG.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
During the encounter in warehouse, Mundo (Fred Asparagus), another Maldonado's henchman, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a double barreled shotgun with sawn-off buttstock.
Unidentified pump action shotgun
In the opening scene one of deputies is armed with a pump action shotgun that is seen only in distance.
Other Weapons
Hand Grenade
During the encounter in warehouse, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a hand grenade that resembles some version of MK3.
