The Poker House (2008) 6.3
A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa. Director:Lori Petty |
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The Poker House (2008) 6.3
A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa. Director:Lori Petty |
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| Jennifer Lawrence | ... |
Agnes
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| Javon Johnson | ... |
1st 'John'
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| Sophi Bairley | ... |
Bee
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| Bokeem Woodbine | ... |
Duval
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| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... |
Cammie
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| Casey Tutton | ... |
Sheila
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| Matthew Gerdisch | ... |
Earl
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| Robert Gerdisch | ... |
Burl
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Lucas Ellman | ... |
Clyde Junior
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Kymberly Mellen | ... |
Sheila's Mom
(as Kimberly Mellen)
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| Andrew Rothenberg | ... |
Clyde Senior
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| Danielle Campbell | ... |
Darla
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| Selma Blair | ... |
Sarah
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| Jayce Ryan | ... |
Daniel
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Kirsten Mose | ... |
Young Agnes
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A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.
A person's life is made up of many stories, and this is just one story from Lori Petty's life, but it's told with all the style of John Steinbeck. Speaking of style, something which is lacking in so many films today, even great ones, THE POKER HOUSE is done with an amazing amount of it, and the only thing you get more of than style in this movie is the incredible performances and characterizations of Jennifer Lawrence, Sophia Bairley, Chloe Moretz, and Selma Blair, an excellent supporting cast, and a to-die-for script. The final scene of this movie is not an ending, it's a beginning, and it's so powerful I jumped to my feet while watching it. Lori Petty has an incredible grasp of the art of visual storytelling. I can't wait to see what she does next.