Hard Eight

1996 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
Movie film Q1752509
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Hard Eight

Summary

Hard Eight is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Hard Eight's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Hard Eight was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson[4].
  • Paul Thomas Anderson wrote the screenplay for Hard Eight[5].
  • Hard Eight's composer is recorded as Jon Brion[6].
  • Hard Eight's genre is neo-noir[7].
  • Hard Eight's genre is crime film[8].
  • Hard Eight's genre is drama film[9].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was Philip Baker Hall[10].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was John C. Reilly[11].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was Gwyneth Paltrow[12].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was Samuel L. Jackson[13].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was Philip Seymour Hoffman[14].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was F. William Parker[15].
  • A cast member of Hard Eight was Melora Walters[16].
  • Hard Eight was produced by Keith Samples[17].
  • Hard Eight's production company is recorded as Rysher Entertainment[18].
  • Hard Eight's director of photography is recorded as Q279100[19].
  • The original language of Hard Eight was English[20].
  • Hard Eight was distributed by video on demand[21].
  • Hard Eight's review score is recorded as 81%[22].
  • Hard Eight's review score is recorded as 6.9/10[23].
  • Hard Eight's review score is recorded as 78/100[24].
  • Hard Eight's color is recorded as color[25].
  • Hard Eight's country of origin is recorded as United States[26].
  • Hard Eight was published on January 1, 1996[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Hard Eight was produced by Keith Samples[17]. It was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson[4]. Paul Thomas Anderson wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Philip Baker Hall[10], John C. Reilly[11], Gwyneth Paltrow[12], Samuel L. Jackson[13], Philip Seymour Hoffman[14], and F. William Parker[15].

Publication

Hard Eight was published on January 1, 1996[27]. The original language of it was English[20]. Genres include neo-noir[7], crime film[8], and drama film[9]. It was distributed by video on demand[21].

Subject and Themes

Hard Eight's main subject is gambling[28].

Reception

Reviews include 81%[22], 6.9/10[23], and 78/100[24].

Why It Matters

Hard Eight has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publication date +1996-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Screenwriter Paul Thomas Anderson
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+98'}
    Aspect ratio (w:h) 2.35:1
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