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Turn the River
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Turn the River

2008-05-09 · 92 min · ★ 5.3

Drama

A pool shark takes the ultimate gamble when she kidnaps her own son and flees her ex-husband.

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Directors
Chris Eigeman
Production companies
Bandora, Mr. Nice
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Famke JanssenFamke JanssenKailey
Rip TornRip TornQuinette
Matt RossMatt RossDavid
Lois SmithLois SmithAbby
Terry KinneyTerry KinneyMarkus
Ari GraynorAri GraynorCharlotte
Marin HinkleMarin HinkleEllen
Jaymie DornanJaymie DornanGulley
John JubackDuncan
Tony RoblesRalph
Jordan BridgesJordan BridgesBrad
Santo D’AsaroScott
Zoe Lister-JonesZoe Lister-JonesKat
Chris EigemanChris EigemanMike Simms
Brennan BrownRandolph
Jordan LageJordan LageDetective Crippen
Pete MacnamaraPete MacnamaraChasm Falls Officer

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