8 Million Ways to Die

8 Million Ways to Die Theatrical release poster Country USA Directed by Hal Ashby Release Date 1986 Studio PSO International Distributor TriStar Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Matthew "Matt" Scudder Jeff Bridges Sarah Rosanna Arquette Sunny Alexandra Paul Willie "Chance" Walker Randy Brooks Angel Maldonado Andy Garcia

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.

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 66 with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose with Pachmayr grips - .357 Magnum

Scudder aims in the opening scene.

Scudder fires during the encounter in warehouse.

Chance holds his revolver.

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.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum

Durkin with revolver in hand.

Chance's bodyguard holds his revolver at the background.

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.

Early Model Stainless Charter Arms Undercover - .38 Special

Sunny (Alexandra Paul) steals Scudder's revolver.

Scudder takes it back.

He opens the cylinder.

Scudder holds the revolver.

Pistols

Heckler & Koch P9S

In several scenes, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) is seen with a Heckler & Koch P9S.

Heckler & Koch P9S, post 1973 model with hooked trigger guard - 9x19mm

Even in bed Matt Scudder holds a pistol next to him.

Another view of P9S in the same scene.

Scudder holds his pistol in the final scene.

Colt Mustang

Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a compact pistol that appears to be a Colt Mustang.

Colt Mustang - .380 ACP

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 PP.

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Maldonado fires.

Wounded Maldonado tries to reload his pistol.

Submachine Guns

Cobray M11/9

In the final scene, Maldonado's henchman Quintero (Vance Valencia) is armed with a Cobray M11/9 SMG.

SWD M11/9 SMG with folding stock - 9x19mm

Quintero fires his SMG.

Another view of Quintero's SMG.

Quintero is shot and drops his gun.

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.

A photoshopped representation of a sawed-off Stevens 1960s SBS with very short barrels - 12 gauge.

Mundo's shotgun is taped to Sarah's head.

Ithaca 37

In the opening, one of the deputies is armed with an Ithaca 37 that is seen only in distance..

Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge

A deputy with shotgun is seen at the background.

Other Weapons

Grenade

During the encounter in warehouse, Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a grenade that resembles some version of M18 smoke grenade.

M18 smoke grenade