Hard Eight
“If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.”
1997•R•1h 42m•6.8•Released
DramaCrime
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Trinity Filmed Entertainment
Cast
Philip Baker Hall
Sydney
John C. Reilly
John
Gwyneth Paltrow
Clementine
Samuel L. Jackson
Jimmy
F. William Parker
Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
Waitress
Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager
Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl
Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss
Peter D'Allesandro
Bartender
Steve Blane
Stickman
Xaleese
Cocktail Waitress
Melora Walters
Jimmy's Girl
Production
Company
Trinity Filmed Entertainment
Company
Rysher Entertainment
Company
Green Parrot
Producer
Robert Jones
Producer
John S. Lyons
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