Name: The Poker House
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008
Rating: 62.504999999999995
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sophi Bairley

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

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

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Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama Biographical Drama
Mood: DarkHopefulEmotionalGrittyHaunting
Themes: Coming Of AgeFamily BondsOvercoming AdversityLove And Support
Plot: Domestic AbuseGrowing Up Too SoonComing-Of-Age StrugglesMother's SacrificeDysfunctional FamilySibling SupportUnstable Home EnvironmentEscape From An Abusive Home
Pacing: ModerateLeisurely
Narrative: Episodic StructureFlashbacks
Dialog: Emotional ExchangesSerious Discussions
Character Types: EverymanMentorCaregiver
Time: 1970s
Place: Small TownRural Countryside
Cinematic Style: Minimalist SetsHandheld Camera Work
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

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Crew

Directed by:

Lori Petty, Ken Seng

Written by:

Lori Petty, David Alan Grier

Produced by:

Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Dubelko, David Alan Grier

Composed by:

Mike Post

Cast

Jennifer Lawrence

Agnes

Selma Blair

Sarah

Bokeem Woodbine

Duval

Chloë Grace Moretz

Cammie

Sophi Bairley

Bee

Casey Tutton

Sheila

Natalie West

Dolly

David Alan Grier

Stymie

Andrew Rothenberg

Clyde Senior

Danielle Campbell

Darla

Clarke Peters

Maurice

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