Hard Eight

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Drama Crime

1996, Movie, 1h 42min

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

Country: United States

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7.1

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6.0

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Critic Russell Smith

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Hall, one of our least appreciated great actors, is mesmerizing as Sydney, a sad-eyed enigma who seems to fancy himself an elderly catcher-in-the-rye for hapless young dimbulbs.

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In this tense and gripping drama, a down-on-his-luck man (John C. Reilly) is taken under the wing of a charismatic gambler (Philip Baker Hall) who teaches him the ways of the casino. As they form a close bond, their relationship is threatened by the man's dangerous infatuation with a prostitute (Gwyneth Paltrow). With a tip of the hat to classic film noir, the movie takes a dark and unexpected turn, ultimately exploring the complex and sometimes deadly nature of human relationships.

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You can stream Hard Eight on: Paramount+ Amazon Prime ⎥ Paramount+ Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home