The Cooler (2003)
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
Writers:
Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer.
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William H. Macy as Bernie Lootz |
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Alec Baldwin as Shelly Kaplow |
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Maria Bello as Natalie Belisario |
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Shawn Hatosy as Mikey |
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Ron Livingston as Larry Sokolov |
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Paul Sorvino as Buddy Stafford |
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Estella Warren as Charlene |
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Arthur J. Nascarella as Nicky Fingers Bonnatto |
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Joey Fatone as Johnny Cappella |
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M.C. Gainey as Highway Officer |
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Ellen Greene as Doris |
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Don Scribner as Lou |
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Tony Longo as Tony |
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Richard Israel as Marty Goldfarb |
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Timothy Landfield as The Player |
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T.J. Gioia as Bulldog |
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Jewel Shepard as Hooker |
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Gordon Michaels as Mr. Pinkerton |
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Doc Watson as Morrie |
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Dan Lemieux as Suburbanite |
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Larry Elliott as Floor Manager |
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Joe Conti as Pit Boss |
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Chris Platt as Dealer |
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Norbert Ganska as Stickman #1 |
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Mitch Samboceti as Player |
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Andrew Simbeck as Stickman #2 |
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Danny Grossen as Stickman #3 |
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Jeff Hill as Stickman #4 |
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Monet Beaman as Stickman #5 |
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Charlie Carr as Boxman |
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Kanie Kastroll as Croupier |
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Bryon Baker as Stickman #6 |
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John Kozeluh as Man |
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Cherilyn Hayres as Woman |
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Jim McCarthy as Televangelist |
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Frank Hannah as Dealer #2 |
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Heather McHenry as Johnny Capella's Girl |
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Monika Bella as Johnny Capella's Girl |
| Production | Robert Gryphon | Executive Producer |
| Camera | James Whitaker | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Frank Hannah | Screenplay |
| Production | Alessandro Camon | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Arthur Coburn | Editor |
| Production | John Schmidt | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Wayne Kramer | Director |
| Writing | Wayne Kramer | Screenplay |
| Production | Brett Morrison | Executive Producer |
| Production | Joe Madden | Executive Producer |
| Production | Edward R. Pressman | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Mark Isham | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Heather Grierson | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Brad North | Foley Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Heather Cummings | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Steven J. Vana | On Set Dresser |
| Sound | Eric A. Norris | Supervising Sound Effects Editor |
| Visual Effects | Michael Adkisson | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Directing | Casey Mako | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Terry Hargis | Leadman |
| Art | Jamie Maheu | Property Master |
| Sound | David Weisberg | ADR Mixer |
| Production | Sig De Miguel | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Carol Strong | Key Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Byron Wilson | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Art | Erin Fite | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Javier M. Hernández | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Anna Malkin | Assistant Foley Artist |
| Production | Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Daniel Curet | Key Hair Stylist |
| Sound | Stephen Halbert | Sound Mixer |
| Production | Bryan Furst | Co-Producer |
| Production | Cathy Sandrich Gelfond | Casting |
| Production | Amanda Mackey | Casting |
| Sound | Jon Taylor | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Heidi Higginbotham | Costume Supervisor |
| Directing | Richard L. Fox | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Steve Copley | Foley Recordist |
| Sound | Howard London | ADR Mixer |
| Art | Wayne Kramer | Storyboard Artist |
| Sound | Scott Hecker | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Production | Wendy Weidman | Casting |
| Art | Travis Zariwny | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Tateum Kohut | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Visual Effects | Jeremy Oddo | Senior Animator |
| Visual Effects | Phillip Palousek | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Editing | Stephen R. Sheridan | Color Timer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Molly Grundman-Gerbosi | Key Costumer |
| Crew | Diana Tauder | Post Production Supervisor |
| Sound | John Sievert | Foley Artist |
| Editing | Derek Vaughn | Assistant Editor |
| Art | Blake Busby | Title Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anita Louise Brown | Set Costumer |
| Visual Effects | Andrew Midgley | Visual Effects Producer |
| Crew | Noon Orsatti | Stunt Coordinator |
| Camera | Jim Sheldon | Still Photographer |
| Art | Alice Baker | Set Decoration |
| Production | Sean Furst | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kristin M. Burke | Costume Design |
| Production | Michael A. Pierce | Producer |
| Directing | Rebecca Poulos | Script Supervisor |
| Art | Toby Corbett | Production Design |
| Crew | Robin Bonaccorsi | Stunt Double |