Poker

Poker

1988 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama

Helene loves to play poker for big money in men's company. But one day she looses big time against bar manager Antonio. He grants her 24 hours to come up with the 50,000 Francs. She asks all of her friends, but nobody will help her. When she finally steals the money from her brother Stephane, she gets them into serious trouble -- she didn't know where he got it.

Directed by Catherine Corsini · Written by Catherine Corsini

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