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The Cooler

Name: The Cooler
Director: Wayne Kramer
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 2003-11-26
Cast: William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston

RomanceDrama

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

William H. MacyAlec BaldwinMaria BelloShawn HatosyRon LivingstonPaul SorvinoEstella WarrenArthur J. NascarellaJoey FatoneM.C. GaineyEllen GreeneDon Scribner

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Wayne Kramer

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