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The Cooler
When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck.
Genres
RomanceDrama
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.
Details
Budget
$4000000
Revenue
$10400000
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2003-11-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
377
Vote Average
6.698
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
T.J. Gioia
Bulldog
Jewel Shepard
Hooker
Gordon Michaels
Mr. Pinkerton
Doc Watson
Morrie
Dan Lemieux
Suburbanite
Larry Elliott
Floor Manager
Joe Conti
Pit Boss
Chris Platt
Dealer
Norbert Ganska
Stickman #1
Mitch Samboceti
Player
Andrew Simbeck
Stickman #2
Danny Grossen
Stickman #3
Jeff Hill
Stickman #4
Monet Beaman
Stickman #5
Charlie Carr
Boxman
Kanie Kastroll
Croupier
Bryon Baker
Stickman #6
John Kozeluh
Man
Cherilyn Hayres
Woman
Jim McCarthy
Televangelist
Frank Hannah
Dealer #2
Heather McHenry
Johnny Capella's Girl
Mónika Balla
Johnny Capella's Girl
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