Hard Eight

Hard Eight (1997)

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

  • Genre: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1997-02-28
  • User Rating: 6.9/10 from 845 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 42min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Trinity Filmed Entertainment
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
star 6.9/10
From 845 Ratings

Summary

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

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  • Philip Baker Hall

    as Sydney
  • John C. Reilly

    as John
  • Gwyneth Paltrow

    as Clementine
  • Samuel L. Jackson

    as Jimmy
  • F. William Parker

    as Hostage
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman

    as Young Craps Player
  • Nathanael Cooper

    as Restroom Attendant
  • Wynn White

    as Waitress
  • Robert Ridgely

    as Keno Bar Manager
  • Kathleen Campbell

    as Keno Girl
  • Michael J. Rowe

    as Pit Boss
  • Peter D'Allesandro

    as Bartender
  • Steve Blane

    as Stickman
  • Xaleese

    as Cocktail Waitress
  • Melora Walters

    as Jimmy's Girl
  • Jean Langer

    as Cashier
  • Andy Breen

    as Groom
  • Renee Breen

    as Bride
  • Jane W. Brimmer

    as Aladdin Cashier
  • Mark Finizza

    as Desk Clerk
  • Richard Gross

    as Floorman
  • Cliff Keeley

    as Aladdin Change Booth Attendant
  • Carrie McVey

    as El Dorado Cashier
  • Truman Robbins

    as Pastor (voice)
  • Ernie Anderson

    as Pants on Fire Person
  • Wendy Weidman

    as Pants on Fire Person
  • Jake Cross

    as Pants on Fire Person
Sound Michael Penn Original Music Composer
Writing Paul Thomas Anderson Screenplay
Camera Robert Elswit Director of Photography
Directing Paul Thomas Anderson Director
Production Robert Jones Producer
Editing Barbara Tulliver Editor
Sound Jon Brion Original Music Composer
Production Keith Samples Executive Producer
Art Michael Krantz Art Direction
Art David A. Koneff Set Decoration
Production François Duplat Executive Producer
Production Craig Markey Production Manager
Production John S. Lyons Producer
Costume & Make-Up Mark Bridges Costume Design
Art Nancy Deren Production Design
Production Hans Brockmann Executive Producer
Production Daniel Lupi Co-Producer
Production Helene Mulholland Associate Producer
Production Christine Sheaks Casting
Art Tim Cohn Set Dresser
Art Steve Brennan Set Dresser
Sound Mark Weingarten Production Sound Mixer
Production Daniel P. Collins Unit Production Manager
Directing Elizabeth Ludwick-Bax Script Supervisor
Camera Mark Tillie Still Photographer
Crew Jerry Snaiczuk Driver
Crew Ryan Dabney Security
Production Dylan J. Hay-Chapman Production Assistant
Sound Stephen Fitzmaurice Musician
Crew Kris Hemenway Craft Service
Crew Sean M. McAllen Intern
Crew Mike Clark Driver
Crew Glen McRaven Driver
Production Nan Baker Production Assistant
Crew Sue McGibben Security
Crew Michael T. Shultz Catering
Production Tyrone D. Dixon Assistant Accountant
Production Justin Hay-Chapman Production Assistant
Crew Michael J. Pierce Set Production Assistant
Production Valeria Migliassi Collins Production Coordinator
Crew Mark Moelter Chef
Crew George Sheanshang Legal Services
Crew Jake Paltrow Set Production Assistant
Costume & Make-Up Lydia Milars Key Makeup Artist
Art T.C. Chappelow Set Dresser
Sound Cailey Milito Assistant Foley Artist
Lighting Michael Melvin Electrician
Art Min D. Siegel Art Department Coordinator
Sound Jim Eustace Assistant Foley Artist
Sound Diana Eljabri Assistant Foley Artist
Camera Steven Mesner Camera Loader
Lighting Stephen Pizzo Electrician
Lighting Dave W. Slodski Electrician
Costume & Make-Up Alyson Murphy Key Makeup Artist
Directing Toni Whiteman Second Assistant Director
Directing Wayne Gee Second Second Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Lydia Milars Key Hair Stylist
Art Bob Cryderman Construction Foreman
Sound Tim O'Connell Foley Recordist
Editing Mike Sowa Digital Color Timer
Art Scott James Sasz Construction Coordinator
Sound John Sievert Foley Artist
Lighting Arthur D. Whitehead Electrician
Costume & Make-Up Alyson Murphy Key Hair Stylist
Crew Mark Cocucci Carpenter
Crew Stella Starlight Scenic Artist
Crew Michael S. Stencil Scenic Artist
Sound Virginia Storey Foley Artist
Production Marjorie Noble Location Casting
Lighting Scott Medcalf Electrician
Sound Eric Hoeschen Foley Mixer
Camera Nathan Sweet Grip
Art Anthony Bashford Leadman
Lighting Mike Booth Electrician
Costume & Make-Up Kathleen Huggans Wardrobe Supervisor
Sound Eric Hoeschen ADR Mixer
Editing Stephen M. Rickert Jr. Assistant Editor
Sound Glen Hollman Musician
Crew Tony Cocucci Carpenter
Editing Lenge Hong Assistant Editor
Crew Lou Carlucci Special Effects
Sound Todd Beckett Foley Recordist
Sound Susan Demskey-Horiuchi Assistant Sound Editor
Sound John Patitucci Musician
Camera Sean Hunter Moe Second Assistant Camera
Sound Patrick Warren Musician
Editing Lin Coleman First Assistant Editor
Production Suzanne Lutz Location Manager
Sound Rick Baptist Musician
Art Emily Hull Props
Crew Rob Lorentzen Carpenter
Crew Cliff Cudney Stunt Coordinator
Camera Michael G. Riba First Assistant Camera
Sound Casey Stone Sound Engineer
Directing Rip Murray First Assistant Director
Art Martin Milligan Set Dresser
Crew Bobby Burns Stunt Double
Sound Doug Reed Foley Artist
Sound Stephen Barden Dialogue Editor
Camera Andy Shuttleworth Steadicam Operator
Crew Fred Raskin Post Production Assistant
Crew Joan Sobel Post Production Assistant
Production Dylan Tichenor Post Production Coordinator
Art Lloyd Brown Set Dresser
Costume & Make-Up Linda McCarthy Assistant Costume Designer
Sound George Doering Musician
Production Daniel Kahn Location Assistant
Sound John Brasher Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Marty Hutcherson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Paula Fairfield Sound Effects Editor
Sound Daniel Pellerin Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Richard King Sound Designer
Sound Carlos Isais Sound Recordist
Sound Jeffrey R. Payne Sound Editor
Editing Phil Hetos Color Timer
Camera Alan Parr Dolly Grip
Crew Geno Hart Transportation Coordinator
Crew Al Boone Transportation Captain
Editing Theresa Repola Mohammed Negative Cutter
Crew Glenn Knowlton Transportation Co-Captain
Crew Chris Waldoch Transportation Co-Captain
Art Mark Harrington Property Master
Lighting Kelly Clear Gaffer
Sound Kevin Kubota Boom Operator
Camera Jake Cross Grip
Camera Bob Ivanjack Dolly Grip
Camera Rick Stribling Key Grip
Camera Tim Soronen Grip
Lighting Martha Fay Best Boy Electric
Camera James Irons Best Boy Grip

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