Hard Eight
“If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.”
Synopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hard Eight (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-17
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$223K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Original Score
- Jon Brion, Michael Penn
- Original Title
- Hard Eight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $223K
- Production Studios
- Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Jon Brion, Michael Penn
Robert Elswit
Barbara Tulliver
Robert Jones, Hans Brockmann, François Duplat, John S. Lyons, Keith Samples
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Robert Jones
Producer
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Michael Penn
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
John S. Lyons
Producer
Nancy Deren
Production Design
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Eight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Eight about?
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Who directed Hard Eight?
Hard Eight was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who stars in Hard Eight?
The principal cast of Hard Eight includes Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker.
When was Hard Eight released and how long is it?
Hard Eight was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hard Eight?
Hard Eight had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $223K at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hard Eight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Eight was composed by Jon Brion, Michael Penn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Eight?
Hard Eight holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).