Hard Eight (1997)

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

Hard Eight (1997) poster

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

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Penn, Jon Brion
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Barbara Tulliver
Production: Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $222,559
Original Language: en

Themes

Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement

Keywords

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

Trailer

Hard Eight Trailer

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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.
Who stars in Hard Eight?
Hard Eight stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
How long is Hard Eight?
Hard Eight has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Hard Eight?
Hard Eight is a Drama, Crime film.
What is the budget of Hard Eight?
Hard Eight had a budget of $3M.
How much did Hard Eight gross?
Hard Eight grossed $222,559 worldwide.
Where was Hard Eight produced?
Hard Eight was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hard Eight?
The themes of Hard Eight include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.