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Hard Eight

Hard Eight

1997R1h 42m

Drama
Crime

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

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

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson
Music: Michael Penn, Jon Brion
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Philip Baker HallSydney
John C. ReillyJohn
Gwyneth PaltrowClementine
Samuel L. JacksonJimmy
F. William ParkerHostage
Philip Seymour HoffmanYoung Craps Player
Nathanael CooperRestroom Attendant
Wynn WhiteWaitress
Robert RidgelyKeno Bar Manager
Kathleen CampbellKeno Girl

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