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Hard Eight (1997)

Movie ★ 6.8 102 min

Drama Crime

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

Paul Thomas Anderson Director Paul Thomas Anderson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 28, 1997
Runtime
102 min
Rating
R
Budget
$3.0M
Box office
$222,559
IMDb
tt0119256
Language
Studio
Trinity Filmed Entertainment, , Green Parrot

Themes

Cast

Philip Baker Hall Philip Baker Hall Sydney John C. Reilly John C. Reilly John Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow Clementine Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Jimmy F. William Parker F. William Parker Hostage Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman Young Craps Player Nathanael Cooper Restroom Attendant Wynn White Waitress Robert Ridgely 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 Melora Walters Jimmy's Girl Jean Langer Cashier Andy Breen Groom Renee Breen Bride

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hard Eight about?
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Who directed Hard Eight?
Hard Eight was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who stars in Hard Eight?
Hard Eight stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Hard Eight released?
Hard Eight is a 1997 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Hard Eight?
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