The Cooler

The Cooler is a 2003 romantic drama film directed by Wayne Kramer. The original screenplay was written by Kramer and Frank Hannah. In gambling parlance, a "cooler" is an unlucky individual whose presence at the tables results in a streak of bad luck for the other players. Unlucky Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) has little going for him: He lives in a dreary studio apartment in a rundown motel on the Las Vegas Strip, he's indebted to Shangri-La cas... More

Initial release date:

  • Nov 26, 2003

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 41 min

Also known as:

  • The Cooler

Film

Directed by

Wayne Kramer

Wayne Kramer (born 1965) is a South African screenwriter, film producer, storyboard artist and film director. Kramer has written and directed films such as The Cooler, Crossing Over, Blazeland and Running Scared. He also wrote the screenplay for the film Mindhunters, but the final script was...

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Apr 27, 2004
  • Nov 26, 2003
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 41 min
  • 1 h 42 min
  • 1 h 43 min
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Currency Amount
  • 3,200,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 2004

Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Drama Winners

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