Hard Eight (1997)

In the unforgiving world of casinos and chance, we meet Sydney, a seasoned gambler in his twilight years, who finds solace not at the poker table, but in mentoring the luckless John. Found penniless and aimless outside a desolate diner, John is taken under Sydney's wing and swept into the intoxicating whirlwind of Reno's gambling scene. With Sydney's sage-like guidance, he learns not only how to survive in this world, but also to thrive, transforming into a competent gambler without losing his soul to the game. Their lives take an unexpected turn when a young cocktail waitress named Clementine enters the fray. Serving drinks by night and secrets by day, Clementine's allure proves irresistible to John. Despite her double life as a casino worker and a lady of the night, John finds himself entranced by her, initiating a relationship that Sydney had never factored into his lessons. As the lights of the casino flicker and the stakes grow higher, the triad finds themselves entangled in a game more perilous than any played at the blackjack table. Their lives are shuffled like a deck of cards, and the outcome hangs in the balance, teetering between triumph and tragedy. 'Hard Eight' depicts a riveting story of gambling, mentorship, and unexpected affection, promising to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness how a roll of the dice can turn lives upside down.

Hard Eight is a crime movie featuring Philip Baker Hall.

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