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The Cooler(2003)
Status: Released
Date: 2003-11-26
67%
388 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $4,000,000.00
Revenue: $10,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Pierce/Williams Entertainment
ContentFilm
Movie: The Cooler
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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