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Hard Eight

If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.
1996 | 102m | English

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A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Release Date: May 15, 1996
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson
Genres: Drama, Crime
Keywords gambling, prostitute, casino, cheating, blackmail, male friendship, gambling debt, hostage-taking, las vegas
Production Companies The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Green Parrot, Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $222,559
Budget: $3,000,000
Updates Updated: Aug 03, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Philip Baker Hall Sydney
John C. Reilly John
Gwyneth Paltrow Clementine
Samuel L. Jackson Jimmy
F. William Parker Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper Restroom Attendant
Wynn White Waitress
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 Jimmy's Girl
Jean Langer Cashier
Andy Breen Groom
Renee Breen Bride
Jane W. Brimmer Aladdin Cashier
Mark Finizza Desk Clerk
Richard Gross Floorman
Cliff Keeley Aladdin Change Booth Attendant
Carrie McVey El Dorado Cashier
Truman Robbins Pastor (voice)
Ernie Anderson Pants on Fire Person
Wendy Weidman Pants on Fire Person
Jake Cross Pants on Fire Person
Name Job
Paul Thomas Anderson Director, Screenplay
Michael Penn Original Music Composer
Mark Bridges Costume Design
Mark Weingarten Production Sound Mixer
Richard King Sound Designer
Alan Parr Dolly Grip
Robert Elswit Director of Photography
Paula Fairfield Sound Effects Editor
Bobby Burns Stunt Double
Casey Stone Sound Engineer
Fred Raskin Post Production Assistant
Dylan Tichenor Post Production Coordinator
John Patitucci Musician
Dylan J. Hay-Chapman Production Assistant
Craig Markey Production Manager
Christine Sheaks Casting
Carlos Isais Sound Recordist
Kelly Clear Gaffer
James Irons Best Boy Grip
Mark Tillie Still Photographer
Barbara Tulliver Editor
David A. Koneff Set Decoration
Elizabeth Ludwick-Bax Script Supervisor
John Brasher Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Daniel Pellerin Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Theresa Repola Mohammed Negative Cutter
Martha Fay Best Boy Electric
Geno Hart Transportation Coordinator
Glenn Knowlton Transportation Co-Captain
Bob Ivanjack Dolly Grip
Tim Soronen Grip
Lydia Milars Key Hair Stylist, Key Makeup Artist
Alyson Murphy Key Hair Stylist, Key Makeup Artist
Wayne Gee Second Second Assistant Director
T.C. Chappelow Set Dresser
Bob Cryderman Construction Foreman
Martin Milligan Set Dresser
Stella Starlight Scenic Artist
Todd Beckett Foley Recordist
Jim Eustace Assistant Foley Artist
Cailey Milito Assistant Foley Artist
Tim O'Connell Foley Recordist
Marjorie Noble Location Casting
Michael Melvin Electrician
Stephen Pizzo Electrician
Dave W. Slodski Electrician
Kathleen Huggans Wardrobe Supervisor
Lenge Hong Assistant Editor
Joan Sobel Post Production Assistant
Daniel Kahn Location Assistant
George Doering Musician
Glen Hollman Musician
Glen McRaven Driver
Valeria Migliassi Collins Production Coordinator
Nancy Deren Production Design
Michael Krantz Art Direction
Daniel P. Collins Unit Production Manager
Marty Hutcherson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jeffrey R. Payne Sound Editor
Mark Harrington Property Master
Phil Hetos Color Timer
Al Boone Transportation Captain
Rick Stribling Key Grip
Jake Cross Grip
Tim Cohn Set Dresser
Toni Whiteman Second Assistant Director
Lloyd Brown Set Dresser
Tony Cocucci Carpenter
Rob Lorentzen Carpenter
Min D. Siegel Art Department Coordinator
Lou Carlucci Special Effects
Diana Eljabri Assistant Foley Artist
Eric Hoeschen ADR Mixer, Foley Mixer
John Sievert Foley Artist
Stephen Barden Dialogue Editor
Scott Medcalf Electrician
Sean Hunter Moe Second Assistant Camera
Andy Shuttleworth Steadicam Operator
Arthur D. Whitehead Electrician
Lin Coleman First Assistant Editor
Stephen M. Rickert Jr. Assistant Editor
Mike Sowa Digital Color Timer
Rick Baptist Musician
Mike Clark Driver
Nan Baker Production Assistant
Tyrone D. Dixon Assistant Accountant
Kris Hemenway Craft Service
Sue McGibben Security
George Sheanshang Legal Services
Chris Waldoch Transportation Co-Captain
Kevin Kubota Boom Operator
Steve Brennan Set Dresser
Rip Murray First Assistant Director
Anthony Bashford Leadman
Mark Cocucci Carpenter
Emily Hull Props
Scott James Sasz Construction Coordinator
Michael S. Stencil Scenic Artist
Susan Demskey-Horiuchi Assistant Sound Editor
Cliff Cudney Stunt Coordinator
Doug Reed Foley Artist
Virginia Storey Foley Artist
Mike Booth Electrician
Steven Mesner Camera Loader
Michael G. Riba First Assistant Camera
Nathan Sweet Grip
Linda McCarthy Assistant Costume Designer
Suzanne Lutz Location Manager
Patrick Warren Musician
Stephen Fitzmaurice Musician
Jerry Snaiczuk Driver
Ryan Dabney Security
Justin Hay-Chapman Production Assistant
Mark Moelter Chef
Jake Paltrow Set Production Assistant
Sean M. McAllen Intern
Michael J. Pierce Set Production Assistant
Michael T. Shultz Catering
Jon Brion Original Music Composer
Name Title
Daniel Lupi Co-Producer
François Duplat Executive Producer
Keith Samples Executive Producer
Hans Brockmann Executive Producer
Robert Jones Producer
Helene Mulholland Associate Producer
John S. Lyons Producer
Organization Category Person
Spirit Awards Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh Nominated
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