Hard Eight 1996 · USA · 101 minutes · R · 2 wins & 8 nominations. crime drama post-noir (modern noir) Stars: Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly Director: Paul Thomas Anderson When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets. Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Tags: haunted by the past, redemption, big break 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets. Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Tags: haunted by the past, redemption, big break, gambling, mentors Watch Hard Eight trailer Starring of Hard Eight Philip Baker Hall as Sydney Brown Gwyneth Paltrow as Clementine John C. Reilly as John Finnegan Samuel L. Jackson as Jimmy F. William Parker as Hostage Philip Seymour Hoffman as Young craps player Melora Walters as Jimmys girl Robert Ridgely as Keno manager Nathanael Cooper as Restroom attendant Wynn White as Waitress Kathleen Campbell as Keno girl Michael J. Rowe as Pit Boss Peter DAllesandro as Bartender Steve Blane as StickmanCocktail waitress Jean Langer as Cashier Andy Breen as Groom Renee Breen as Bride Jane W. Brimmer as Aladdin Cashier Mark Finizza as Desk Clerk Richard Gross as Floorman Cliff Keeley as Aladdin change booth attendant Carrie McVey as El Dorado cashier Truman Robbins as Pastor Ernie Anderson as Pants on fire person Wendy Weidman as Pants on fire person Jason "Jake" Cross as Pants on fire person Storyline of Hard Eight A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular. Genre: crime, drama, thriller Theme: haunted by the past, redemption, big break, gambling, mentors Mood: in a minor key Attribute: high artistic quality, sleeper Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, not for children, violence MPA rating: R Award: 2 wins & 8 nominations. Budget: 3000000 Rating of Hard Eight 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Hard Eight Write your review or comment