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Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid. - The Poker House
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Title: The Poker House

Release Date: 20 Jun 2008

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama

Director: The Poker House

Production Companies: The Poker House

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (137 votes)

Cast

  • Agnes: Jennifer Lawrence
  • Sarah: Selma Blair
  • Duval: Bokeem Woodbine
  • Cammie: Chloë Grace Moretz
  • Bee: Sophi Bairley
  • Sheila: Casey Tutton
  • Daniel: Jayce Ryan
  • Dolly: Natalie West
  • Stymie: David Alan Grier
  • Clyde Senior: Andrew Rothenberg
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