Hard Eight

Synopsis

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

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Cast

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

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Nathanael Cooper

Restroom Attendant

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Wynn White

Waitress

Robert Ridgely

Keno Bar Manager

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Kathleen Campbell

Keno Girl

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Michael J. Rowe

Pit Boss

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Peter D'Allesandro

Bartender

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Steve Blane

Stickman

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Xaleese

Cocktail Waitress

Melora Walters

Jimmy's Girl

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Jean Langer

Cashier

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Andy Breen

Groom

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Renee Breen

Bride

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Jane W. Brimmer

Aladdin Cashier

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Mark Finizza

Desk Clerk

Crew

Art

• Michael Krantz Art Direction
• Nancy Deren Production Design
• David A. Koneff Set Decoration
• Steve Brennan Set Dresser
• Tim Cohn Set Dresser
• Min D. Siegel Art Department Coordinator
• Lloyd Brown Set Dresser
• T.C. Chappelow Set Dresser
• Martin Milligan Set Dresser
• Scott James Sasz Construction Coordinator
• Anthony Bashford Leadman
• Bob Cryderman Construction Foreman

Camera

• Robert Elswit Director of Photography
• Mark Tillie Still Photographer
• Nathan Sweet Grip
• Steven Mesner Camera Loader
• Andy Shuttleworth Steadicam Operator
• Sean Hunter Moe Second Assistant Camera
• Michael G. Riba First Assistant Camera
• Rick Stribling Key Grip
• James Irons Best Boy Grip
• Tim Soronen Grip
• Bob Ivanjack Dolly Grip
• Alan Parr Dolly Grip

Costume & Make-Up

• Mark Bridges Costume Design
• Alyson Murphy Key Makeup Artist
• Alyson Murphy Key Hair Stylist
• Lydia Milars Key Hair Stylist
• Lydia Milars Key Makeup Artist
• Kathleen Huggans Wardrobe Supervisor
• Linda McCarthy Assistant Costume Designer

Crew

• Ryan Dabney Security
• Jake Paltrow Set Production Assistant
• Glen McRaven Driver
• Michael T. Shultz Catering
• George Sheanshang Legal Services
• Sue McGibben Security
• Mike Clark Driver
• Michael J. Pierce Set Production Assistant
• Jerry Snaiczuk Driver
• Kris Hemenway Craft Service
• Sean M. McAllen Intern
• Mark Moelter Chef

Directing

• Paul Thomas Anderson Director
• Elizabeth Ludwick-Bax Script Supervisor
• Toni Whiteman Second Assistant Director
• Wayne Gee Second Second Assistant Director
• Rip Murray First Assistant Director

Editing

• Barbara Tulliver Editor
• Lin Coleman First Assistant Editor
• Mike Sowa Digital Color Timer
• Stephen M. Rickert Jr. Assistant Editor
• Lenge Hong Assistant Editor
• Phil Hetos Color Timer
• Theresa Repola Mohammed Negative Cutter

Lighting

• Scott Medcalf Electrician
• Stephen Pizzo Electrician
• Mike Booth Electrician
• Dave W. Slodski Electrician
• Arthur D. Whitehead Electrician
• Michael Melvin Electrician
• Martha Fay Best Boy Electric
• Kelly Clear Gaffer

Production

• Robert Jones Producer
• François Duplat Executive Producer
• John S. Lyons Producer
• Hans Brockmann Executive Producer
• Daniel Lupi Co-Producer
• Craig Markey Production Manager
• Keith Samples Executive Producer
• Helene Mulholland Associate Producer
• Christine Sheaks Casting
• Daniel P. Collins Unit Production Manager
• Dylan J. Hay-Chapman Production Assistant
• Tyrone D. Dixon Assistant Accountant

Sound

• Jon Brion Original Music Composer
• Michael Penn Original Music Composer
• Mark Weingarten Production Sound Mixer
• Stephen Fitzmaurice Musician
• Eric Hoeschen ADR Mixer
• Glen Hollman Musician
• Todd Beckett Foley Recordist
• Diana Eljabri Assistant Foley Artist
• Stephen Barden Dialogue Editor
• Susan Demskey-Horiuchi Assistant Sound Editor
• Cailey Milito Assistant Foley Artist
• Virginia Storey Foley Artist

Writing

• Paul Thomas Anderson Writer

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