The Poker House
~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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2008-06-20
Budget: $1000000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 93 min
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