The Poker House

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The Poker House

"Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid."

2008

1h 33m

6.2(144 votes)

Drama

Overview

Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.

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12 members

Acting

Jennifer Lawrence

Agnes

Acting

Selma Blair

Sarah

Acting

Bokeem Woodbine

Duval

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Chloë Grace Moretz

Cammie

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Sophi Bairley

Bee

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Casey Tutton

Sheila

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Jayce Ryan

Daniel

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Natalie West

Dolly

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David Alan Grier

Stymie

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Andrew Rothenberg

Clyde Senior

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Danielle Campbell

Darla

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Clarke Peters

Maurice

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