Hard Eight (1996)
When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets.
Starring Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Runtime: 96 min.
Rating: 6.9
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: gambling,prostitute,casino,cheating,blackmail,male friendship,gambling debt,hostage-taking,las vegas
Cast
Sydney Brown
Clementine
John Finnegan
Jimmy
Hostage
Young craps player
Jimmy's girl
Keno manager
Restroom attendant
Waitress
Keno girl
Pit boss
Bartender
Stickman/Cocktail waitress
Cashier
Groom
Bride
Aladdin Cashier
Desk clerk
Floorman
Aladdin change booth attendant
El Dorado cashier
Pastor
Pants on fire person
Pants on fire person
Pants on fire person