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Hard Eight

R

“If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.”

1997·102 min·Released
Studio: Green Parrot, Rysher Entertainment, Trinity Filmed Entertainment
6.8TMDb
Available on
KanopyHoopla
Theatrical Feb 28, 1997
Nexus ms10766TMDb 8052IMDb tt0119256
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USA · English · USA
DramaCrime

Overview

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

Trailer

Crew

DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
WriterPaul Thomas Anderson

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
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

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Keywords

prostitutecasinocheatinggamblinggambling debtblackmailmale friendshiphostage-takinglas vegas

Details

Budget
$3M
Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
962
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026