Synopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Movie Information
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Release Year
- 1997
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1,015 votes)
Top Cast
Philip Baker Hall
Sydney
John C. Reilly
John
Gwyneth Paltrow
Clementine
Jimmy
F. William Parker
Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
Waitress
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