Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights (1997), writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this low-key drama. John (John C. Reilly), a half-bright loser stranded in Reno, is down to his last few bucks when Sydney (Phillip Baker Hall), taking pity on him, buys him breakfast and offers him a few tips on making money in the casinos. Two years later, John has become Sydney's partner, but his lack of common sense goes from problematic to dangerous when he falls in love with Clementine (
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Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights (1997), writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this low-key drama. John (John C. Reilly), a half-bright loser stranded in Reno, is down to his last few bucks when Sydney (Phillip Baker Hall), taking pity on him, buys him breakfast and offers him a few tips on making money in the casinos. Two years later, John has become Sydney's partner, but his lack of common sense goes from problematic to dangerous when he falls in love with Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), a cocktail waitress who isn't above turning a few tricks when she needs to make money — and isn't any brighter than John. Hall and Reilly, both first-rate character actors, are cast in rare leading roles, and Paltrow is cast strongly against type as a part-time prostitute with a serious lack of street smarts.
Cast and crew
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Paul Thomas Anderson
Director, Writer -
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 -
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant -
Wynn White
Waitress -
Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager -
Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl -
Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss -
Peter D'Allesandro
Bartender -
Steve Blane
Stickman -
Xaleese
Cocktail Waitress -
Melora Walters
Jimmy's Girl -
Jean Langer
Cashier -
Andy Breen
Groom -
Renee Breen
Bride -
Jane W. Brimmer
Aladdin Cashier -
Mark Finizza
Desk Clerk -
Richard Gross
Floorman -
Cliff Keeley
Aladdin Change Booth Attendant -
Carrie McVey
El Dorado Cashier -
Truman Robbins
Pastor -
Ernie Anderson
Pants on Fire Person
Additional information
Directors
Paul Thomas AndersonDirectors
Studio
ParamountStudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Genres
DramaThriller/Mystery
Genres
Thriller/Mystery
Writers
Paul Thomas AndersonWriters
Size
5.9 GB (1080p HD)3.07 GB (720p HD)
2.01 GB (SD)
Size
3.07 GB (720p HD)
2.01 GB (SD)
Additional terms
Terms of transactionWindows | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later |
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Xbox | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X |
Mobile | Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later |