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Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
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based on true story
alcoholism
murder
miniseries
poverty
unemployment
moonshine
finland
1960s
rural life
police murders
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Questions about Eight Deadly Shots
How long is Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots has a runtime of 2h 25m (2 hours and 25 minutes).
Who directed Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots was directed by Mikko Niskanen and released in 1972.
What genre is Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots is a Drama film (1972).
Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
The cast of Eight Deadly Shots includes Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen, Elina Liimatainen.
What is the TMDB rating for Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 20 votes.
