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The Poker House

The Poker House

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

20086.21h 33m

Overview

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

Directed by Lori Petty
Written by Lori Petty, David Alan Grier
Produced by Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Dubelko
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Agnes

Selma Blair

Selma Blair

Sarah

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Duval

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz

Cammie

Sophi Bairley

Sophi Bairley

Bee

Casey Tutton

Casey Tutton

Sheila

J

Jayce Ryan

Daniel

Natalie West

Natalie West

Dolly

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Stymie

Andrew Rothenberg

Andrew Rothenberg

Clyde Senior

Themes & Keywords

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About The Poker House

The Poker House is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of rape, drug abuse, woman director. Directed by Lori Petty, it stars Jennifer Lawrence, Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine. Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.

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