Movie·1997·1h 42m
Hard Eight
If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Producer
Robert Jones, Keith Samples
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Music
Michael Penn
Editor
Barbara Tulliver
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
959 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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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
Jean Langer
Cashier
Andy Breen
Groom
Renee Breen
Bride
// crew
Crew
Michael Penn
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director, Writer
Robert Jones
Producer
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Keith Samples
Executive Producer
François Duplat
Executive Producer
John S. Lyons
Producer
Hans Brockmann
Executive Producer
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