Hitting the Nuts

Hitting the Nuts

Even Professional Poker has a Farm System

2010 · 97 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

Hitting the Nuts is the 'true' story of the 2009 Scott County, Indiana Poker Championship as told by those who were there. This mockumentary follows the town preacher, busty waitress, lovable redneck dad, portly returning champion and a simple Amish farmer as they do battle in the town's annual, illegal Texas Hold 'em Tournament.

Directed by Joe Boyd · Written by Joe Boyd

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Bekka Prewitt Rebecca Masterson
Jen Johnson Keri Kerrington
Ashley Palmer Marla

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