Hard Eight

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

19971h 42m6.8(1,023 votes)

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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

Hard Eight (1997) is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,023 votes.

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Director

Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

Philip Baker Hall

Sydney

John C. Reilly

John

Gwyneth Paltrow

Clementine

Samuel L. Jackson

Jimmy

F. William Parker

Hostage

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Young Craps Player

Nathanael Cooper

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Eight

Where can I watch Hard Eight?

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Who stars in Hard Eight?

Hard Eight stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel L. Jackson, and was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

How long is Hard Eight?

Hard Eight has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did Hard Eight come out?

Hard Eight was released in 1997.

What genre is Hard Eight?

Hard Eight is a drama and crime film.

Is Hard Eight worth watching?

Hard Eight holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.