A Cool, Dry Place

Apr 3, 1998

1h 37m

★ 5.8

love, sex and starting over...

Overview

Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Jacobs/Mutrux

Fox 2000 Pictures

A Cool, Dry Place Trailers

Cast

Russell Durrell

Vince Vaughn

Kate Durrell

Monica Potter

Beth Ward

Joey Lauren Adams

Calvin Durrell

Bobby Moat

Noah Ward

Devon Sawa

Bob Harper

Todd Louiso

Joyce Ives

Jenny Robertson

Charlotte

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Larry Ives

Chris Bauer

Frankie Gooland

Nicholas Campbell

Bonnie

Aleksa Palladino

Carol Holman

Janet Kidder

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