prostitute,casino,cheating,gambling,gambling debt,blackmail,male friendship,hostage-taking,las vegas

Hard Eight (1996)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Profile picture of Philip Baker Hall
    Sydney Philip Baker Hall
  • Profile picture of John C. Reilly
    John John C. Reilly
  • Profile picture of Gwyneth Paltrow
    Clementine Gwyneth Paltrow
  • Profile picture of Samuel L. Jackson
    Jimmy Samuel L. Jackson
  • Profile picture of F. William Parker
    Hostage F. William Parker
  • Profile picture of Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Young Craps Player Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Profile picture of Robert Ridgely
    Keno Bar Manager Robert Ridgely
  • Profile picture of Melora Walters
    Jimmy's Girl Melora Walters

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Keywords

  • prostitute
  • casino
  • cheating
  • gambling
  • gambling debt
  • blackmail
  • male friendship
  • hostage-taking
  • las vegas