Hard Eight

Hard Eight (1997)

Drama, Crime1 hour and 42 minutes
69%
User score

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

Description

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

Paul Thomas Anderson
Director, Screenplay

Actors

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
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
Wynn White
Waitress
Robert Ridgely
Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager
Kathleen Campbell
Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl
Michael J. Rowe
Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss
Peter D'Allesandro
Peter D'Allesandro
Bartender
Steve Blane
Steve Blane
Stickman
Xaleese
Xaleese
Cocktail Waitress
Melora Walters
Melora Walters
Jimmy's Girl
Jean Langer
Jean Langer
Cashier
Andy Breen
Andy Breen
Groom
Renee Breen
Renee Breen
Bride
Jane W. Brimmer
Jane W. Brimmer
Aladdin Cashier
Mark Finizza
Mark Finizza
Desk Clerk
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$222,559

Keywords
prostitutecasinocheatinggamblinggambling debtblackmailmale friendshiphostage-takinglas vegas