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8MM (1999)

18 123 min  -  Crime | Mystery | Thriller  -   26 February 1999 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.3/10 from 64,096 users   Metascore: 19/100 
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A private investigator is hired to discover if a "snuff film" is authentic or not.

Director:

Joel Schumacher
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2 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage ...
Joaquin Phoenix ...
James Gandolfini ...
Peter Stormare ...
Anthony Heald Anthony Heald ...
Chris Bauer ...
Catherine Keener ...
Amy Welles
Myra Carter Myra Carter ...
Mrs. Christian
Amy Morton Amy Morton ...
Jenny Powell Jenny Powell ...
Anne Gee Byrd Anne Gee Byrd ...
Senator Michaelson
Jack Betts ...
Luis Oropeza Luis Oropeza ...
Archive Director
Rachel Singer Rachel Singer ...
Neighbor
Don Creech ...
Mr. Anderson
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Storyline

Private investigator Tom Welles is hired by the recently widowed Mrs. Christian who has found a startling pornographic film in her late husband's possessions. In the film a teenage girl is apparently killed and Welles is pretty sure it's a genuine snuff film. He takes the case, first going through records of runaways finally identifying the girl and learning that she may have run off to California. There he enters the seedy underworld of pornography with the help of Max California, a porn store clerk. His principal clue is the masked man who killed the girl as he has a unique tattoo on his hand. He soon finds the culprits but there is little satisfaction in resolving the mystery. Written by garykmcd  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Obsession | Private Eye | Snuff Film | Hollywood | Investigation  | See more »

Taglines:

You can't prepare for where the truth will take you. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong perverse sexuality and violence, and for strong language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

8mm - Acht Millimeter See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$14,252,888 (USA) (28 February 1999) (2370 Screens)

Gross:

$36,283,504 (USA) (9 May 1999)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The enema porno film seen at the porn swap meet is a genuine S&M film that was heavily edited for inclusion in the main movie. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mr. Longdale and Tom Welles go to the trunk of his car to fetch 8mm, Longdale is holding a gun with one hand when Tom is shown, but in close-up, he is holding the gun with both hands. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Airport Announcer: Welcome to Miami. While in the airport, please observe Florida and local laws which prohibit any smoking in the terminal. Thank you for not smoking.
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Connections

Featured in "HBO First Look: 8mm (#6.1)" (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Come To Daddy"
Written by Richard James
Performed by Aphex Twin
Courtesy of Sire Records Group/Warp Records Ltd.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »