Hal Ashby was one of the most renowned directors of the 1970s. In the 1980s, however, his reputation suffered amongst studios who considered him "difficult" and who removed him from projects before he could assert his right of "final cut". Ashby's final film was, uncharacteristically, a thriller. Based on the novel by Lawrence Block and starring Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette and Andy Garcia, from a script originally by Oliver Stone, 8 Million Ways to Die was a troubled production. The script was re-written several times and much of the film improvised between the director and his leading actors, much to the dismay of the studios who sacked Ashby before he could edit the film. Ashby sued the production company and declined to take possessory credit of the final release. When eventually released, the critics lambasted the movie and it found itself quickly on VHS release. It grew a small fan appreciation but languished thereafter gathering dust on store shelves. Until now!
- ISBN10 1502565765
- ISBN13 9781502565761
- Publish Date 30 September 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Createspace
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 24
- Language English