8 Heads in a Duffel Bag 1997
“A mindless comedy.”
What is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag" (1997). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 18, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Steve Stabler Productions, Orion Pictures, Brad Krevoy Productions
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,602,884
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Mystery
- Updated
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag" (1997).
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ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag
Year: 1997
Release Date: 04/18/1997 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Mystery, Black comedy
Runtime: 1h 35m
Rating: R
Director: Tom Schulman (directorial debut)
Cast: Joe Pesci, Kristy Swanson, David Spade, Andy Comeau, George Hamilton
Plot:
Protagonist: Tommy Spinelli (Mafia hitman / mob bag-man).
Premise: Tommy is flying to San Diego with a bag containing eight severed heads.
Purpose of heads: To prove to his superiors that rival mobsters are dead.
Conflict: His bag gets accidentally switched at the airport.
Specific switch detail: Switched with a bag belonging to a college student named Charlie who is on
Should you watch it?
“A mob hitman faces chaos when his luggage containing eight severed heads is accidentally swapped at the airport.”
- A unique premise blending mob thriller elements with farcical comedy
- A fast-paced narrative centered on a high-stakes luggage mix-up
- Genre-bending structure that combines crime, mystery, and adventure
- The film has been described as a mindless comedy, which may not appeal to viewers seeking complex narratives.
Watch it if you enjoy dark, high-concept comedies involving accidental criminal mishaps.
The film maintains a fast-paced, comedic tone throughout its 95-minute runtime and is rated R.
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Is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag worth watching?
The film is a fast-paced dark comedy, though its reception has characterized it as a mindless viewing experience.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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Information regarding current streaming availability can be found on the film's official page at The Movie Database.
What is the genre of the film?
It is classified as a comedy, crime, adventure, and mystery film.
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