Details

Release year: 2003

Storyline

In an old school Las Vegas casino, its top gambling jinx breaks his curse when he falls in love, much to his boss' consternation.

Top credits

Directors

Wayne Kramer

Writers

Cast

William H. Macy — Bernie Lootz
Maria Bello — Natalie Belisario
Alec Baldwin — Shelly Kaplow
Shawn Hatosy — Mikey

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Awards

0 wins & 1 nomination

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Did you know

• According to the director's commentary, William H. Macy was given three suits to wear during the film. During scenes where his character Bernie was hapless and unlucky, he wore a suit that was two sizes too big for him. During scenes where his luck was starting to turn around, he wore a suit that was one size too big for him. After he falls in love and is extremely lucky, he wears a perfectly tailored suit. Also, as Bernie's luck improves, the lighting surrounding him gets brighter, and his shirt and tie go from dark and subdued to bright and colorful.

• Alec Baldwin was cast specifically with the punching of the pregnant Charlene scene in mind as the director said that viewers would have an easy time believing Alec is capable of such an act.

• Features Alec Baldwin's only Oscar-nominated performance.