The read
Scores higher than 81% of the 1,952 1990s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic78/100
1,021 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul Thomas AndersonDirector
- Jon BrionOriginal Music Composer
- Michael PennOriginal Music Composer
- Paul Thomas AndersonWriter
Cast
- Philip Baker HallSydney
- John C. ReillyJohn
- Gwyneth PaltrowClementine
- Samuel L. JacksonJimmy
- F. William ParkerHostage
- Philip Seymour HoffmanYoung Craps Player
- Nathanael CooperRestroom Attendant
- Wynn WhiteWaitress
- Robert RidgelyKeno Bar Manager
- Kathleen CampbellKeno Girl
- Michael J. RowePit Boss
- Peter D'AllesandroBartender
Stills
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Themes
prostitutecasinocheatinggamblinggambling debtblackmailmale friendshiphostage-takinglas vegas
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