Hard Eight (1997) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

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
• Michael J. Rowe as Pit Boss
• Peter D'Allesandro as Bartender
• Steve Blane as Stickman
• Xaleese as Cocktail Waitress
• Melora Walters as Jimmy's Girl
• Jean Langer as Cashier
• Andy Breen as Groom
• Renee Breen as Bride
• Jane W. Brimmer as Aladdin Cashier
• Mark Finizza as Desk Clerk
• Richard Gross as Floorman
• Cliff Keeley as Aladdin Change Booth Attendant
• Carrie McVey as El Dorado Cashier
• Truman Robbins as Pastor (voice)
• Ernie Anderson as Pants on Fire Person
• Wendy Weidman as Pants on Fire Person
• Jake Cross as Pants on Fire Person

Crew

• Paul Thomas Anderson — Director
• Jon Brion — Original Music Composer
• Michael Penn — Original Music Composer
• Robert Jones — Producer
• Robert Elswit — Director of Photography
• John S. Lyons — Producer
• Paul Thomas Anderson — Writer

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