The Cooler
“When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.”
2003•R•1h 41m•6.7•Released
RomanceDrama
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.
Director
Wayne Kramer
Writer
Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$10M
Languages
English
Studio
Pierce/Williams Entertainment
Cast
William H. Macy
Bernie Lootz
Alec Baldwin
Shelly Kaplow
Maria Bello
Natalie Belisario
Shawn Hatosy
Mikey
Ron Livingston
Larry Sokolov
Paul Sorvino
Buddy Stafford
Estella Warren
Charlene
Arthur J. Nascarella
Nicky Fingers Bonnatto
Joey Fatone
Johnny Cappella
M.C. Gainey
Highway Officer
Ellen Greene
Doris
Don Scribner
Lou
Tony Longo
Tony
Richard Israel
Marty Goldfarb
Timothy Landfield
The Player
Production
Company
Pierce/Williams Entertainment
Company
ContentFilm
Company
Lions Gate Films
Producer
Sean Furst
Producer
Michael A. Pierce
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