Movies / Hard Eight (1996) aka Sydney
Runtime: 102 min
Languages: English
Countries: USA
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.
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Directors (1) | Credit |
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Paul Thomas Anderson | ... |
Writers (1) | Credit |
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Paul Thomas Anderson | written by |
Composers (2) | Credit |
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Jon Brion | ... |
Michael Penn | ... |
Editors (1) | Credit |
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Barbara Tulliver | ... |
Cinematographers (1) | Credit |
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Robert Elswit | ... |
Actors (27) | Credit |
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Andy Breen | Groom |
Carrie McVey | El Dorado Cashier |
Cliff Keeley | Aladdin Change Booth Attendant |
Ernie Anderson | Pants on Fire Person |
F. William Parker | Hostage |
Gwyneth Paltrow | Clementine |
Jane W. Brimmer | Aladdin Cashier |
Jason 'Jake' Cross | Pants on Fire Person |
Jean Langer | Cashier |
John C. Reilly | John |
Kathleen Campbell | Keno Girl |
Mark Finizza | Desk Clerk |
Melora Walters | Jimmy's Girl |
Michael J. Rowe | Pit Boss |
Nathanael Cooper | Restroom Attendant |
Peter D'Allesandro | Bartender |
Philip Baker Hall | Sydney |
Philip Seymour Hoffman | Young Craps Player (as Phillip Seymour Hoffman) |
Renee Breen | Bride |
Richard Gross | Floorman |
Robert Ridgely | Keno Bar Manager |
Samuel L. Jackson | Jimmy |
Steve Blane | Stickman |
Truman Robbins | Pastor (voice) (as Pastor Truman Robbins) |
Wendy Weidman | Pants on Fire Person |
Wynn White | Waitress |
Xaleese | Cocktail Waitress |