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Terry King

A trailblazing poker prodigy, Terry King defies expectations by winning the 1978 World Series of Poker Ladies event, challenging gender norms and etching his name into the history of the game.

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In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 16 credits.

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Terry King is a documentary film that chronicles the life and career of Terry King, a notable figure in the world of poker. The film highlights King's victory at the 1978 World Series of Poker in the $200 Ladies - Limit 7 Card Stud event, where he emerged as champion. As a rare male competitor in a women's event, King's participation and success brought attention to the game and helped challenge gender norms in competitive poker during that era. The film serves as a historical record of King's contributions to the sport and his legacy in poker history.

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