Hard Eight (1997)

  • R
  • 02/28/1997 (US)
  • Drama, Crime
  • 1h 42m

When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets.

Overview

A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.

Paul Thomas Anderson

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Philip Baker Hall's headshot

Philip Baker Hall

Sydney
John C. Reilly's headshot

John C. Reilly

John
Gwyneth Paltrow's headshot

Gwyneth Paltrow

Clementine
Samuel L. Jackson's headshot

Samuel L. Jackson

Jimmy
F. William Parker's headshot

F. William Parker

Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman's headshot

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper's headshot

Nathanael Cooper

Restroom Attendant
Wynn White's headshot

Wynn White

Waitress

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