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Hard Eight (originally titled Sydney) is a 1996 American crime film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson in his feature directorial debut, and starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson.
Feb 28, 1997 · A professional gambler teaches a young man the tricks of the trade in Reno, but his kindness is tested when he falls for a cocktail waitress. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this film.
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- Crime, Drama
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- 1997-02-28
Mar 17, 2022 · 280. 39K views 2 years ago. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson with Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel Jackson. DVD : https://amzn.to/49zFE86 ...more.
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Hard Eight. Rent Hard Eight on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. An absorbing showcase for Philip Baker Hall, Paul Thomason Anderson's feature debut...
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- Paul Thomas Anderson
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- Philip Baker Hall
Feb 27, 1997 · A movie about gambling, friendship and secrets in Reno, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly and Gwyneth Paltrow. Roger Ebert praises the dialogue, the acting and the observation of human nature in this original and compelling film.
A veteran gambler (Philip Baker Hall) teaches a young loser (John C. Reilly) the tricks of the trade and helps him with his relationship with a waitress (Gwyneth Paltrow). But their lives are turned upside down by a blackmailer (Samuel L. Jackson) and a tragic twist.
Feb 28, 1997 · A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular. Paul Thomas Anderson. Director, Screenplay.
