Hard Eight(1997)
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Hard Eight 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, released on February 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 1,020 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Producers:
- Robert Jones, John S. Lyons
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Michael Penn
- Production:
- Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $222,559
- Status:
- Released
Hard Eight (1997) Trailer
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Hard Eight Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nathanael Cooper
as Restroom Attendant
- Wynn White
Wynn White
as Waitress
Robert Ridgely
as Keno Bar Manager
- Kathleen Campbell
Kathleen Campbell
as Keno Girl
- Michael J. Rowe
Michael J. Rowe
as Pit Boss
- Peter D'Allesandro
Peter D'Allesandro
as Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, written by Paul Thomas Anderson, produced by Robert Jones and John S. Lyons.
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Hard Eight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 1,020 ratings.
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Hard Eight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard Eight online?
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Hard Eight (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hard Eight?
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The main cast of Hard Eight (1997) includes Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson and F. William Parker. The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard Eight released?
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Hard Eight was released on February 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Hard Eight worth watching?
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Hard Eight (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,020 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hard Eight?
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Yes. The official Hard Eight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.