Hard Eight
1997 · Movie · 1h 42m · R
DramaCrime
"If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything."
Overview
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Ratings
TMDB
6.8/10
Key crew
- Michael PennOriginal Music Composer
- Paul Thomas AndersonDirector
- Jon BrionOriginal 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