Cookie's Fortune

1999, Drama/Comedy, 1h 58m

58 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Robert Altman's gift for diffuse storytelling is employed to breezily enjoyable effect in Cookie's Fortune, a mirthful caper that layers on a generous helping of Southern charm. Read critic reviews

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After learning that her aunt, an elderly Mississippi widow (Patricia Neal), has taken her own life, Camille (Glenn Close) hatches an unusual postmortem plan. With her sister (Julianne Moore) in tow, Camille hides evidence that points to suicide, deciding instead to make the death look like a murder. Her scheme, fueled by vanity and greed, is not victimless, as it appears that a local handyman (Charles S. Dutton) might take the fall for a crime that never occurred.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Robert Altman
  • Producer:
    Ernst Etchie Stroh
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Glenn Close
Camille Dixon
Julianne Moore
Cora Duvall
Liv Tyler
Emma Duvall
Chris O'Donnell
Jason Brown
Charles S. Dutton
Willis Richland
Patricia Neal
Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt
Ned Beatty
Lester Boyle
Courtney B. Vance
Otis Tuker
Donald Moffat
Jack Palmer
Lyle Lovett
Manny Hood
Danny Darst
Billy Cox
Matt Malloy
Eddie "The Expert" Pitts
Randle Mell
Patrick Freeman
Niecy Nash
Wanda Carter
Rufus Thomas
Theo Johnson
Ruby Wilson
Josie Martin
Preston Strobel
Ronnie Freeman
Ann Whitfield
Mrs. Henderson Herodias
Hank Worsham
Tigellinus
Kenny Pillow
Soldier 1
Robert Altman
Director
Willi Bär
Executive Producer
David Levy
Co-Producer
James McLindon
Co-Producer
Ernst Etchie Stroh
Producer
David A. Stewart
Original Music
Toyomichi Kurita
Cinematographer
Abraham Lim
Film Editor
Pam Dixon
Casting
Stephen Altman
Production Design
Richard L. Johnson
Art Direction
Susan Emshwiller
Set Decoration
Dona Granata
Costume Designer
Martial Corneville
Key Hair Stylist
Linda Melazzo
Makeup Artist
Manlio Rocchetti
Key Makeup Artist
Barbara A. Hall
Unit Production Manager
Stephen Altman
Second Unit Director
David Ascher
Second Assistant Director
Joe Barnett
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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