The Cooler

– (William H. Macy) works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
The Cooler (2003)

(William H. Macy) 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 (Alec Baldwin), is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario (Maria Bello).

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Cooler (2003) - Trailer

Release Date:

16 Jan 2004

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Wayne Kramer

Writer:

Frank Hannah, Wayne Kramer

Main Actors:

William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy

Plot:

The unluckiest man in Vegas - a guy whose bad luck is contagious - is used by the last of the old time mob run casinos to kill high rollers' action. That is, until he falls in love with a cocktail waitress and gets "lady luck," which throws the situation into reverse. Things turn nasty when the casino director tries to break up the romance.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 25 nominations.

Gross profit:

$8,179,538

Production:

Lions Gate Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
Metacritic:
69%