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The Poker House, subsequently retitled as Behind Closed Doors, is a 2008 American independent drama film written and directed by Lori Petty, in her directorial debut. Based on Petty's early life during the 1970s, [1] the film depicts a painful day in the life of Agnes ( Jennifer Lawrence) a teenage girl who is raising her two younger sisters ...
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- Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Dubelko
The Poker House: Directed by Lori Petty. With Jennifer Lawrence, Javon Johnson, Sophi Bairley, Bokeem Woodbine. A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.
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- Lori Petty
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- 2 min
Synopsis. Actress-turned-filmmaker Lori Petty makes her feature directorial debut with this period drama starring Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, and David Alan Grier. Set in 1976, THE POKER HOUSE explores a typical day in the life of a decidedly atypical teen named Agnes.
The Poker House. Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns. 341 IMDb 6.3 1 h 33 min 2008. X-Ray R. Drama · Harrowing · Sad · Touching. Available to buy. Buy. SD $9.99. Redeem a gift card or promotion code. Details.
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The Poker House is one of the most personal, wounded films in years. That it is also one of the most confused reflects how deeply it springs from the psyche of its director. Full Review | Jul...
The Poker House (2008) R 06/20/2008 (US) Drama 1h 33m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid. Overview. Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns. Lori Petty. Director, Writer. David Alan Grier. Writer. Reviews 1. Discussions 0.