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Cookie's Fortune (1999)
6.8
Ratings: 6.8/10 from 8,673 users
Metascore:
70/100
Reviews: 109 user | 99 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends. Director:Robert AltmanWriter:Anne Rapp |
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| Julianne Moore | ... | ||
| Liv Tyler | ... | ||
| Chris O'Donnell | ... | ||
| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Willis Richland
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| Ned Beatty | ... | ||
| Courtney B. Vance | ... |
Otis Tucker
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Jack Palmer
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| Lyle Lovett | ... |
Manny Hood
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Danny Darst | ... |
Billy Cox
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Eddie 'The Expert' Pitts
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Patrick Freeman
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| Niecy Nash | ... |
Wanda Carter
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Theo Johnson
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Cookie's Fortune unfolds over an eventful Easter weekend in the small town of Holly Springs, Mississippi. The town residents are peaceful, kind folk -- with the exception of Camille Dixon -- a pushy theatre director with an incredibly shy younger sister, Cora, whose estranged daughter Emma has just returned to town. On the heels of her latest play, Camille is shocked to discover that her Aunt Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt has committed suicide. Terrified at the thought of how this will tarnish the family name, she eats the suicide note to make it look like a burglary. This set-up leads the police to one main suspect, Willis Richland, who also happens to be Cookie's best friend. Although the rest of the town is convinced Willis didn't commit the crime, an outside investigator isn't so sure. As Easter Sunday and opening night of the play arrive, the truth comes out, revealing more secrets than anyone could have possibly imagined. Written by Anonymous
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Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for the depiction of a violent act, and for sensuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$8,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$186,828 (USA) (4 April 1999) (10 Screens)Gross:
$10,919,177 (USA) (26 September 1999)Company Credits
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Otis Tucker: A condition under which, in times of extreme stress, her blood will not clot properly. Emma, Camille Dixon is your aunt, isn't she?
Emma Duvall: Unfortunately.
Otis Tucker: You ever seen her suffer from this condition?
Emma Duvall: Unfortunately not.
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Robert Altman hired a local theater group to stage a scene from Oscar Wilde's "Salome". He then copied their staging for the rendition of that same scene in the film. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: In the opening scene where the police car backs up and then pulls away, you can see the cameraman's shadow and then also his reflection on the side of the car. See more »Quotes
[the police lab reports that Camille is a hemophiliac]Otis Tucker: A condition under which, in times of extreme stress, her blood will not clot properly. Emma, Camille Dixon is your aunt, isn't she?
Emma Duvall: Unfortunately.
Otis Tucker: You ever seen her suffer from this condition?
Emma Duvall: Unfortunately not.
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