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The Cooler

Movie·2003·Romance, Drama·1h 41m·6.7 (391)·Directed by Wayne Kramer

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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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William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyBernie LootzAlec BaldwinAlec BaldwinShelly KaplowMaria BelloMaria BelloNatalie BelisarioShawn HatosyShawn HatosyMikeyRon LivingstonRon LivingstonLarry SokolovPaul SorvinoPaul SorvinoBuddy StaffordEstella WarrenEstella WarrenCharleneArthur J. NascarellaArthur J. NascarellaNicky Fingers Bonnatto

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