The Cooler (2003)
When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.
2003 · R · 1h 41m · Romance, Drama
Genres: Romance, Drama
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.
Director: Wayne Kramer
Writers: Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer
Music by: Mark Isham
Cinematography: James Whitaker
Editor: Arthur Coburn
Box office: $10M · Budget: $4M · Rated 6.7/10 by 396 viewers
Cast
William H. Macy as Bernie LootzAlec Baldwin as Shelly KaplowMaria Bello as Natalie BelisarioShawn Hatosy as MikeyRon Livingston as Larry SokolovPaul Sorvino as Buddy StaffordEstella Warren as CharleneArthur J. Nascarella as Nicky Fingers BonnattoJoey Fatone as Johnny CappellaM.C. Gainey as Highway OfficerEllen Greene as DorisDon Scribner as LouMore like this
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