Hard Eight (1996)

Name: Hard Eight
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1996
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker

1h 42m United States of America

Drama Crime

Plot

In "Hard Eight," a mysterious figure takes a young gambler under his wing in the bustling city of Reno. As the gambler navigates the highs and lows of the casino scene, he falls in love with a sex worker, leading to an unexpected marriage. Along the way, he forms an unlikely friendship with a brash and outspoken regular at the casino. This mentorship and camaraderie reveal the complexities of luck, love, and the darker sides of their lives, ultimately challenging their choices and futures in a world driven by chance.

Cast

Philip Baker Hall John C. Reilly Gwyneth Paltrow Samuel L. Jackson F. William Parker Philip Seymour Hoffman Nathanael Cooper Wynn White Robert Ridgely Kathleen Campbell Michael J. Rowe Peter D'Allesandro Steve Blane Xaleese Melora Walters