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.

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Main Cast: Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Randy Brooks, Alexandra Paul, Andy García, Tommy Lister Jr., Vyto Ruginis, Gene Ross, Lisa Sloan, Christa Denton

Director: Hal Ashby

Writers: Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill, Robert Towne

Editors: Robert Lawrence, Stuart H. Pappé

Cinematographer: Stephen H. Burum

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