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Hard Eight
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Hard Eight

1997-02-28 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Crime

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

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Directors
Paul Thomas Anderson
Production companies
Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 222,559

Top Cast

Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallSydney
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyJohn
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowClementine
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonJimmy
F. William ParkerF. William ParkerHostage
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanYoung Craps Player
Nathanael CooperRestroom Attendant
Wynn WhiteWaitress
Robert RidgelyRobert RidgelyKeno Bar Manager
Kathleen CampbellKeno Girl
Michael J. RowePit Boss
Peter D'AllesandroBartender
Steve BlaneStickman
XaleeseCocktail Waitress
Melora WaltersMelora WaltersJimmy's Girl
Jean LangerCashier
Andy BreenGroom
Renee BreenBride
Jane W. BrimmerAladdin Cashier
Mark FinizzaDesk Clerk

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