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The Vortex

The Vortex

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Drama

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A Paiute woman enters a Las Vegas casino in 1980, triggering strange happenings. The addicted in-house comedian counsels eccentric patrons and must make a pivotal choice.

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English

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Country

United States of America

Cast

Billy Gardell

Billy Gardell

Pete

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Ginny

Jamie McShane

Jamie McShane

The Pit Boss

Azita Ghanizada

Azita Ghanizada

Shirin B

Emily Alabi

Emily Alabi

Jackie

Nick Gomez

Nick Gomez

The Tech

Christopher Titus

Christopher Titus

Jimmy

Jeremy Luke

Jeremy Luke

Johnnie B

Shaan Sharma

Shaan Sharma

Akosh

Nick Gracer

Nick Gracer

Louie

Mary Scheer

Mary Scheer

Pat

Yolanda Snowball

Yolanda Snowball

Alice

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