Hard Eight
dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
73
8 sourcesSynopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Critics consensus
An absorbing showcase for Philip Baker Hall, Paul Thomas Anderson's feature debut is a gamble that pays off handsomely.
Directed byPaul Thomas Anderson
StarringPhilip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Written byPaul Thomas Anderson
CinematographyRobert Elswit
EditingBarbara Tulliver
MusicJon Brion
Hard Eight
1997 · R · 1h 42m
Drama, Crime
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Our Verdict
73
Critics Consensus
An absorbing showcase for Philip Baker Hall, Paul Thomas Anderson's feature debut is a gamble that pays off handsomely.
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