The Poker House

The Poker House

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

Jennifer Lawrence

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Selma Blair

Sarah

Selma Blair

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Bokeem Woodbine

Duval

Bokeem Woodbine

Acting

Chloë Grace Moretz

Cammie

Chloë Grace Moretz

Acting

Sophi Bairley

Bee

Sophi Bairley

Acting

Casey Tutton

Sheila

Casey Tutton

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Jayce Ryan

Daniel

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Natalie West

Dolly

Natalie West

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David Alan Grier

Stymie

David Alan Grier

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Andrew Rothenberg

Clyde Senior

Andrew Rothenberg

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Danielle Campbell

Darla

Danielle Campbell

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Clarke Peters

Maurice

Clarke Peters

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