Hard Eight (1996)

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102 min - Crime | Drama | Thriller - 28 February 1997 (USA)

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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 14,374 users Metascore: 78/100
Reviews: 119 user | 49 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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 (as Phillip Seymour Hoffman)
	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

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Storyline

John has lost all his money. He sits outside a diner in the desert when Sydney happens along, buys him coffee, then takes him to Reno and shows him how to get a free room without losing much money. Under Sydney's fatherly tutelage, John becomes a successful small-time professional gambler, and all is well, until he falls for Clementine, a cocktail waitress and sometimes hooker. Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>

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Plot Keywords:

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, some violence and sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1997 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A szerencse zsoldosai See more »

Filming Locations:

Reno, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$69,486 (USA) (2 March 1997) (29 Screens)

Gross:

$222,559 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Green Parrot, Rysher Entertainment, Trinity See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min | USA: 101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

The release of the film was held up for 2 years when the distributor went bust. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Sydney and Clementine are drinking coffee in the diner, Clementine's cigarette switches from her right to her left hand between shots. See more »

Quotes

Sydney: You know the first thing they should've taught you at hooker school? You get the money up front!
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Connections

References Something Wild (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"Country's Cool"
Courtesy OGM/Old Georg Music, Hollywood, California See more »

Hard Eight (1996)
Sydney (original title)

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