Hard Eight

Hard Eight

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

1997•1h 42m•6.8/10

DramaCrime

Ratings

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6.8/10(939)

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

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Production

Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Sydney

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

John

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Clementine

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Jimmy

F. William Parker

F. William Parker

Hostage

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Young Craps Player

Nathanael Cooper

Restroom Attendant

Wynn White

Waitress

Robert Ridgely

Robert Ridgely

Keno Bar Manager

Kathleen Campbell

Keno Girl

Michael J. Rowe

Pit Boss

Peter D'Allesandro

Bartender

Steve Blane

Stickman

Xaleese

Cocktail Waitress

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Jimmy's Girl

Jean Langer

Cashier

Andy Breen

Groom

Renee Breen

Bride

Jane W. Brimmer

Aladdin Cashier

Mark Finizza

Desk Clerk

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