Hard Eight

1996, Drama, 1h 36m

47 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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An absorbing showcase for Philip Baker Hall, Paul Thomason Anderson's feature debut is a gamble that pays off handsomely. Read critic reviews

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A stranger (Philip Baker Hall) mentors a young Reno gambler (John C. Reilly) who weds a hooker (Gwyneth Paltrow) and befriends a vulgar casino regular.

Cast & Crew

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'Allessandro
Bartender
Steve Blane
Stickman
Xaleese
Cocktail Waitress
Melora Walters
Jimmy's Girl
Jean Langer
Cashier
Andy Breen
Groom
Renee Breen
Bride
Jane W. Brimmer
Aladdin Cashier
Mark Finizza
Desk Clerk
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Screenwriter
Hans Brockmann
Executive Producer
François Duplat
Executive Producer
Keith Samples
Executive Producer
John S. Lyons
Producer
Robert Jones
Producer
Robert Elswit
Cinematographer
Barbara Tulliver
Film Editor
Christine Sheaks
Casting
Jon Brion
Original Music
Michael Penn
Original Music
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