The Cooler

Nov 26, 2003

1h 41m

★ 6.7

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

Pierce/Williams Entertainment

ContentFilm

Lions Gate Films

The Cooler Trailers

Cast

Bernie Lootz

William H. Macy

Shelly Kaplow

Alec Baldwin

Natalie Belisario

Maria Bello

Mikey

Shawn Hatosy

Larry Sokolov

Ron Livingston

Buddy Stafford

Paul Sorvino

Charlene

Estella Warren

Nicky Fingers Bonnatto

Arthur J. Nascarella

Johnny Cappella

Joey Fatone

Highway Officer

M.C. Gainey

Doris

Ellen Greene

Lou

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