Hard Eight

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

Cast

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

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