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(146 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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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Jennifer Lawrence

Agnes

Jennifer Lawrence

Acting

Selma Blair

Sarah

Selma Blair

Acting

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

Acting

Jayce Ryan

Daniel

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Acting

Natalie West

Dolly

Natalie West

Acting

David Alan Grier

Stymie

David Alan Grier

Acting

Andrew Rothenberg

Clyde Senior

Andrew Rothenberg

Acting

Danielle Campbell

Darla

Danielle Campbell

Acting

Clarke Peters

Maurice

Clarke Peters

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