8 Heads in a Duffel Bag(1997)
A mindless comedy.
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Synopsis
Mafia hitman Tommy Spinelli is flying to San Diego with a bag that holds eight severed heads, which he's bringing to his superiors to prove that some troublesome rival mobsters are permanently out of the picture. When his bag gets accidentally switched at the airport, Tommy must track down his duffel bag and the 8 heads it contains.
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) is a comedy, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Tom Schulman, released on April 18, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Joe Pesci, Andy Comeau, Kristy Swanson and George Hamilton. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Schulman
- Writers:
- Tom Schulman
- Producers:
- Brad Krevoy, John Bertolli, Steven Stabler
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Andrew Gross
- Production:
- Steve Stabler Productions, Orion Pictures, Brad Krevoy Productions
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,602,884
- Status:
- Released
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) Trailer
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Pesci
as Tommy
Andy Comeau
as Charlie
Kristy Swanson
as Laurie
George Hamilton
as Dick
Dyan Cannon
as Annette
David Spade
as Ernie
Todd Louiso
as Steve
Anthony Mangano
as Rico
Joe Basile
as Benny
Ernestine Mercer
as Fern
Frank Roman
as Paco
- Howard George
Howard George
as Big Sep
Key crew
Directed by Tom Schulman, written by Tom Schulman, produced by Brad Krevoy, John Bertolli and Steven Stabler.
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 178 ratings.
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag online?
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?
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The main cast of 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) includes Joe Pesci, Andy Comeau, Kristy Swanson, George Hamilton and Dyan Cannon. The film was directed by Tom Schulman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag released?
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag was released on April 18, 1997 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag worth watching?
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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?
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Yes. The official 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.