Hard Eight
"If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything."
Originally released in 1997. Hard Eight is a drama/crime film. directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Synopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (932 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$222.6K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philip Baker Hall
as Sydney
John C. Reilly
as John
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Clementine
Samuel L. Jackson
as Jimmy
F. William Parker
as Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper
as Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
as Waitress
Robert Ridgely
as Keno Bar Manager
Kathleen Campbell
as Keno Girl
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $222,559
Production Companies
- Trinity Filmed Entertainment
- Rysher Entertainment
- Green Parrot
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.
How long is Hard Eight?
Hard Eight has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Hard Eight released?
Hard Eight was released on February 28, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hard Eight?
The main cast of Hard Eight includes Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker.
Is Hard Eight worth watching?
Hard Eight has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 932 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.