On this day in movie history - One False Move (1992):

One False Move

directed by Carl Franklin,

written by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson,

was released in the United States on May 8, 1992.
Music by Peter Haycock, Derek Holt and Terry Plumeri.

Cast:

Bill Paxton, Cynda Williams, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach, Earl Billings, Jim Metzler, Robert Anthony Bell, Natalie Canerday, Robert Ginnaven, Kevin Hunter, Phyllis Kirklin, Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan, Jimmy Bridges, Phyllis Sutton, Derrick Williams, June Jones, Loren Tyler, Deniese Payne, John Mahon, J. Robert Bailey, Max Segar, Duncan Rouleau, Don Brunner II, Layne Beamer, Mea Combs, Jesse Dabson, Jennifer Watson-Johnston, Rocky Giordani, Curtis York, Jeff Bailey, Lilli Rouleau, Walter Norman, Rebecca Ortese, Jackie Stewart, Leslie Mauldin, Steven Reich, Leo Tillman, Wynn Reichert, Rita Westbrook.

On this day in television history - Space 1999 (1977):

Space 1999

Season 2. Episode 24.

Episode entitled: The Dorcons.

Released May 8, 1977.

Directed by Tom Clegg.

Written by Johnny Byrne.

Series created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson.

Music by Derek Wadsworth.

Cast: Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Tony Anholt, Nick Tate, Patrick Troughton, Ann Firbank, Gerry Sundquist, Alibe Parsons, Laurence Harrington, Kevin Sheehan, Michael Halsey, Hamish Patrick, Hazel McBride, Del Baker, Peter Brayham, Maxwell Craig, Jenny Cresswell, Chris Diggins, Harry Fielder, Frank Henson, Quentin Pierre, Roy Scammell, Les White.

On this day in television history - M Squad (1959):

M Squad

Season 2. Episode 32.
Episode entitled: The Baited Hook.
Released May 8, 1959.
Directed by Mark Sandrich Jr.
Written by Merwin Gerard.
Music by Benny Carter.

Cast:

Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan, Vic Perrin, Laurie Carroll, Buddy Lester, Jack Ging.

On this day in movie history - Cry of the Hunted (1953):

Cry of the Hunted

directed by Joseph H. Lewis,

written by Jack Leonard,

based on a story by Marion Wolfe,

was released in the United States on May 8, 1953.
Music by Rudolph G. Kopp.

Cast:

Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, Polly Bergen, William Conrad, Mary Zavian, Robert Burton, Harry Shannon, Jonathan Cott, Frank Arnold, Sonia Charsky, Harry Cheshire, Jay Lawrence, Nolan Leary, Eugene Mazzola, Inez Palange, Fred Santley, George Selk, Bill Walker, Helen Winston.

On this day in movie history - The Dark Corner (1946):

The Dark Corner

directed by Henry Hathaway,

written by Jay Dratler, Bernard C. Schoenfeld,

based on the story by Leo Rosten, serialized in Good Housekeeping (1945),

was released in the United States on May 8, 1946.
Music by Cyril J. Mockridge.

Cast:

Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Mark Stevens, Kurt Kreuger, Cathy Downs, Reed Hadley, Constance Collier, Eddie Heywood, Colleen Alpaugh, Charles Cane, Ellen Corby, Peter Cusanelli, Ralph Dunn, John Elliott, Mary Field, Alice Fleming, John Goldsworthy, Eugene Goncz, Vincent Graeff, Chuck Hamilton, Eloise Hardt, Sam Harris, John Kelly, Colin Kenny, Molly Lamont, Hope Landin, Thomas Louden, Donald MacBride, Frank Marlowe, Thomas Martin, Matt McHugh, Harold Miller, Tom Monroe, Forbes Murray, Steve Olsen, Lee Phelps, Joe Ploski, Raisa, Isabel Randolph, John Russell, Pietro Sosso, Douglas Spencer, Frieda Stoll, Charles Tannen, Minerva Urecal, Charles Wagenheim, Regina Wallace, Gisela Werbisek, Lynn Whitney.

Born on this day – Phil Wiggins:

Phil Wiggins

Blues harmonica player

May 8, 1954 – May 7, 2024

Credits:

Albums:

Bluesmen (1993); Cool Down (1996); Dog Days of August (1986); Flip, Flop & Fly (1992); From Richmond to Atlanta (2000); Goin' down the Road Feelin' Bad (1998); Guitar Man (1987); Homemade (1999); Let It Roll: Bowling Green (1985); Living Country Blues USA, vol. 1 (1981); Richmond Blues (2008); Shoulder to Shoulder (2006); Somebody Told the Truth (2002); Sweet Bitter Blues (1984 / 1994); Walking Blues (1988).

Movie and television:

Blues Houseparty (1989); Matewan (1987).

Born on this day – James Mitchum:

James Mitchum

Actor

May 8, 1941 – September 20, 2025

Credits:

Ambush Bay (1966); Beyond Kilimanjaro, Across the River of Blood (1990); Blackout (1978); Code Name Zebra (1987); Colli di cuoio (1989); Colorado Territory (1949); Dream Girl of '67 (1967); Enemy (1990); Genghis Khan: The Story of a Lifetime (1992); Girls Town (1959); Have Gun - Will Travel (1962); Hollywood Cop (1987); Im Dschungel ist der Teufel los (1982); In Harm's Way (1965); Jake Spanner, Private Eye (1989); Marked for Murder (1990); Massacre at Grand Canyon (1964); Mercenary Fighters (1988); Mondo Hollywood: Hollywood Laid Bare! (1967); Monstroid (1980); Moonrunners (1975); Raiders of the Magic Ivory (1988); Ride the Wild Surf (1964); Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood (2018); Stickfighter (1994); The 18th Rudolph Valentino Awards (1990); The Beat Generation (1959); The High Chaparral (1969); The Invincible Six (1970); The Juke Box Jury (1959); The Last Movie (1971); The Last Time I Saw Archie (1961); The Money Trap (1965); The Ransom (1977); The Tramplers (1965); The Victors (1963); Thunder Road (1958); Trackdown (1976); Two-Lane Blacktop (1971); Young Guns of Texas (1962).