Playing With Penny

Penny's boyfriend Derek seems to think that poker is only a man's game. When Derek enters a poker tournament and discourages Penny from joining because she's a girl, Penny sets out to prove him wrong. She'll do anything to learn the game - even if it means betting everything. After Penny masters her poker face, she invites the guys to play a round of poker before the big tournament. The stakes get higher, the room gets hotter, and sexy Penny shows all her cards.

Directed by Francis Locke, Playing With Penny leans on a strong ensemble — Jenna West, Nicole Oring, Yanni Kratsas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.