The Cooler

2003 · 101 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 36,236 VOTES · DIR. Wayne Kramer

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,248 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:04 Where's Bernie? They're killing us. We need him here right away.
00:07:19 - Shelly, they're here. - Relax, shorty.
00:10:06 I met this orthopedic surgeon
00:13:38 Pinkerton: I came to play.
00:16:45 What?
00:20:27 - the planets, the moon phases-- - The outcome won't change with me.
00:24:47 - Okay. - Ouch!
00:28:42 ( screaming ) Oh! Oh, shit.
00:32:12 Why don't you announce it to the whole fucking joint while you're at it?
00:35:53 - What? - You're an easy mark, is all.
00:40:35 ~ And until the day that one comes along... ~
00:44:57 Isn't she great, Shell?
00:48:16 Stickman: Seven, out. Line away. Thanks for the bets, folks.
00:52:08 This one's on the line for the guys with bowties
00:55:47 Charlene: Get offi me! No!
00:58:56 - Come on. - ( screaming )
01:03:40 ~ Why, it's almost like being in love ~
01:07:05 You have really fucked things up big time, let me tell you.
01:11:42 Buddy was tired.
01:16:31 You crippled him
01:22:50 Look in my eyes.
01:26:12 that's where it ends.
01:31:50 On the field? Is he fucking crazy?
18:00:00 since I stepped up to the table.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,248
Dialogue density12.4 lines / min
First line00:03:04
Final line18:00:00

Production Record

DirectorWayne Kramer
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$10,400,000
IMDb votes36,236