The Cooler

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The Cooler

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

2003

1h 41m

6.7(367 votes)

Romance

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

38 members

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William H. Macy

Bernie Lootz

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Alec Baldwin

Shelly Kaplow

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Maria Bello

Natalie Belisario

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Shawn Hatosy

Mikey

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Ron Livingston

Larry Sokolov

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Paul Sorvino

Buddy Stafford

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Estella Warren

Charlene

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Arthur J. Nascarella

Nicky Fingers Bonnatto

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Joey Fatone

Johnny Cappella

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M.C. Gainey

Highway Officer

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Ellen Greene

Doris

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Don Scribner

Lou

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Tony Longo

Tony

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Richard Israel

Marty Goldfarb

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Timothy Landfield

The Player

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T.J. Gioia

Bulldog

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Jewel Shepard

Hooker

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Gordon Michaels

Mr. Pinkerton

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Doc Watson

Morrie

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Crew

Dan Lemieux

Suburbanite

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Larry Elliott

Floor Manager

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Joe Conti

Pit Boss

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Chris Platt

Dealer

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Norbert Ganska

Stickman #1

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Mitch Samboceti

Player

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Andrew Simbeck

Stickman #2

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Danny Grossen

Stickman #3

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Jeff Hill

Stickman #4

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Monet Beaman

Stickman #5

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Charlie Carr

Boxman

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Kanie Kastroll

Croupier

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Bryon Baker

Stickman #6

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John Kozeluh

Man

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Cherilyn Hayres

Woman

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Jim McCarthy

Televangelist

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Writing

Frank Hannah

Dealer #2

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Heather McHenry

Johnny Capella's Girl

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Mónika Balla

Johnny Capella's Girl

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