CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 41m · R

The Cooler

When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.

67%(404)IMDbRomanceDrama

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

Directed byWayne Kramer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
EN
Released
November 26, 2003
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$10,400,000
Studios
ContentFilmLions Gate FilmsPierce/Williams Entertainment

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Bernie Lootz

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Shelly Kaplow

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Natalie Belisario

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Mikey

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Larry Sokolov

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Buddy Stafford

Estella Warren

Estella Warren

Charlene

Arthur J. Nascarella

Arthur J. Nascarella

Nicky Fingers Bonnatto

Joey Fatone

Joey Fatone

Johnny Cappella

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Highway Officer

Creative team
Directed by
Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer
Written by
Frank Hannah
Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer
Produced by
Sean Furst
Michael A. Pierce

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