Cookie's Fortune (1999)
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- PG-13
- 1h 58min
- Comedy, Drama
- 16 Apr 1999 (USA)
- Movie
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Camille Dixon
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| Julianne Moore | ... |
Cora Duvall
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| Liv Tyler | ... |
Emma Duvall
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| Chris O'Donnell | ... |
Jason Brown
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Willis Richland
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| Patricia Neal | ... |
Jewel Mae 'Cookie' Orcutt
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| Ned Beatty | ... |
Lester Boyle
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| Courtney B. Vance | ... |
Otis Tucker
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| Donald Moffat | ... |
Jack Palmer
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| Lyle Lovett | ... |
Manny Hood
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Danny Darst | ... |
Billy Cox
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| Matt Malloy | ... |
Eddie 'The Expert' Pitts
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Randle Mell | ... |
Patrick Freeman
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| Niecy Nash | ... |
Wanda Carter
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| Rufus Thomas | ... |
Theo Johnson
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Ruby Wilson | ... |
Josie Martin
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Preston Strobel | ... |
Ronnie Freeman
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| Anne Whitfield | ... |
Mrs. Henderson / Herodias
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Hank Worsham | ... |
Tigellinus
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Kenny Pillow | ... |
Soldier #1
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Derek Guyer | ... |
Soldier #2
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Emily Sindelar | ... |
Marlene
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Heath Lail | ... |
Prop Boy
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Shari Schneider | ... |
Mrs. Tippit
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| John M. Sullivan II | ... |
Mr. Tippit
(as John Sullivan)
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| Red West | ... |
Mr. Henderson
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Ferguson Reid | ... |
Deputy
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| Christopher Coulson | ... |
Deputy
(as Chris Coulson)
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Cheryl Cole | ... |
Picnic Lady
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Fred Sanders | ... |
Guitarist
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Jimmy Ellis | ... |
Drummer
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Solomon McDaniel | ... |
Keyboardist
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Terris Tate | ... |
Bass Guitarist
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Directed by
| Robert Altman | ||
Written by
| Anne Rapp | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert Altman | ... | producer |
| Willi Bär | ... | executive producer (as Willi Baer) |
| David Levy | ... | co-producer |
| James McLindon | ... | co-producer |
| Ernst Etchie Stroh | ... | producer (as Etchie Stroh) |
Music by
| David A. Stewart | ||
Cinematography by
| Toyomichi Kurita | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Abraham Lincoln Lim | ... | (as Abraham Lim) |
Editorial Department
| Susan Fitzer | ... | assistant editor |
| Melisa Kashiwahara | ... | apprentice editor |
| Christine Lee | ... | assistant editor (as C.Y. Lee) |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Tyson Sawyer | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Pam Dixon | ... | (as Pam Dixon Mickelson) |
Production Design by
| Stephen Altman | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard L. Johnson | ... | (as Richard Johnson) |
Set Decoration by
| Susan Emshwiller | ... | (as Susan J. Emshwiller) |
Makeup Department
| Susan Buffington | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Martial Corneville | ... | key hair stylist |
| Linda Melazzo | ... | makeup artist |
| Manlio Rocchetti | ... | key makeup artist |
| Aldo Signoretti | ... | wig designer |
| Gloria Belz | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Barbara A. Hall | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stephen Altman | ... | second unit director |
| David Ascher | ... | second assistant director |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | first assistant director |
| Elaine Wood | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Kevin Bakeksdale | ... | laborer |
| Louis Bernard | ... | painter |
| Sean Bernard | ... | paint foreman |
| Chris Coulson | ... | lead man |
| Steven T. Duke | ... | swing gang |
| 'Turk' Edwards | ... | swing gang |
| Terry Hopkins | ... | propmaker |
| Dedrick Lesure | ... | laborer |
| Anthony Maccario | ... | property master |
| James Passanante | ... | construction coordinator |
| Steve Powers | ... | propmaker |
| Douglas Roberts | ... | propmaker |
| Robert Shelby | ... | propmaker |
| Phillip Thoman | ... | on-set dresser |
| Kristin Webb | ... | art department coordinator |
| Bruce White | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| Joe Barnett | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Javier Bennassar | ... | sound effects editor |
| Frank Bradley | ... | cable person |
| Mary Erstad | ... | foley mixer |
| Alan Freedman | ... | adr mixer |
| Robert Getty | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Grant | ... | dialogue editor |
| Michael Hertlein | ... | dialogue editor |
| Frederick Howard | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Robert Jackson | ... | dialogue editor (as Robert C. Jackson) |
| C.W. Jones | ... | foley mixer |
| Thomas Jones | ... | adr supervisor |
| Craig Jurkiewicz | ... | foley editor |
| Ossama Khuluki | ... | foley artist |
| Diane Marshall | ... | foley artist (as S. Dianne Marshall) |
| Michael Mullane | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Ross | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas Shamburger | ... | boom operator (as Doug Shamburger) |
| Anne Slack | ... | digital transfer engineer |
| Lucy Sustar | ... | foley editor |
| Roland N. Thai | ... | sound effects editor (as Roland Thai) |
| Mark Weingarten | ... | sound mixer |
| Frank Bradley | ... | second boom operator (uncredited) |
| Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Michael Hertlein | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Frederick Howard | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Thomas Kittle | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Ken Gorrell | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Steven Fagerquist | ... | digital effects artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Reed Altman | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Adam Baral | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alicia 'Red' Burnett | ... | rigging electrician |
| Snake Burnett | ... | grip |
| Billie J. Cain Jr. | ... | rigging electrician (as Billie Cain Jr.) |
| Paul Deely | ... | grip |
| James A. Earley | ... | grip (as Jim Earley) |
| Kevin Erb | ... | key grip |
| Johnny Hale | ... | best boy grip (as Johnny Montana Hale) |
| Paul Hauser | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Michael Jacobson | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Derek Jensen | ... | grip |
| David Leonard | ... | grip |
| Robert Lowe | ... | electrician (as Rob Lowe) |
| Lee McLemore | ... | additional best boy grip (as Lee Mclemore) / grip (as Lee Mclemore) |
| Dee Nichols | ... | grip |
| Tim Pershing | ... | key grip |
| Chris Reddish | ... | best boy electric |
| Patrick Reddish | ... | gaffer |
| Shayna Ritenour | ... | camera loader |
| John 'Bones' Rogers | ... | rigging electrician |
| Joyce Rudolph | ... | unit photographer |
| Michael E. Satrazemis | ... | first assistant camera (as Michael Edison Satrazemis) |
| Don Smiten | ... | rigging electrician |
| Adam Smith | ... | electrician |
| Wayne Stroud | ... | dolly grip |
| Thomas E. Watson | ... | electrician (as Tom Watson) |
| Don W. Wegner | ... | grip (as Don Wegner) |
| Kevin B. May | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Allen | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dona Granata | ... | costumes |
| Mitzi Haralson | ... | set costumer |
| Susan Kaufmann | ... | costume supervisor |
| Michele Kohnhorst | ... | costume assistant |
| Earlene Naylor | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Gregory H. Alpert | ... | location manager |
| Timothy D. Spurry | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| The Edge | ... | musician: guitar |
| Helena Lea | ... | music editor |
| Stephen McLaughlin | ... | music producer: Gohl McLaughlin Prods. |
| Chucho Merchán | ... | musician: double bass |
| Patrick Seymour | ... | musician: harmonium |
| David A. Stewart | ... | musician: guitar |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lexie Longstreet | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Debra Baker | ... | driver |
| Russell Davis | ... | driver |
| Roy A. Grace | ... | driver (as Roy Grace) |
| Jerry Jackson | ... | driver |
| Skip Long | ... | driver |
| Steve Moffit | ... | driver (as Steve Moffitt) |
| Tom Moore | ... | transportation captain |
| Carole Nance | ... | driver |
| Ken Nevin | ... | driver (as Ken Nevin Jr.) / transportation co-captain (as Ray Nevin) |
| Billy Parker | ... | driver |
| Bill Pitts | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Jacqueline S. Beatka | ... | draper/cutter (as Jacqueline Beatka) |
| Scott Bourke | ... | food server |
| Peter Budd | ... | production assistant |
| Paula Cantu | ... | assistant: Robert Altman (as Paula J. Cantu) |
| Frank Chapin | ... | stager: "Salome" |
| Matthew Cope | ... | production assistant |
| Rose Cox | ... | craft service assistant |
| Tammy R. Dickson | ... | set production assistant (as Tammy Dickson) |
| Martin L. Diggs | ... | production assistant (as Martin Diggs) |
| Denis Doyle | ... | set production assistant |
| Joann Edwards | ... | dialect coach |
| Suzanne Farese | ... | production assistant |
| Sergio Giacoman | ... | prep cook |
| Reece Gilmore | ... | programmer |
| Reva Grantham | ... | craft service |
| Edward Hogan | ... | security coordinator |
| Scott Klier | ... | assistant: Glenn Close |
| Cheryl Kurk | ... | production accountant |
| Warren Langton | ... | assistant: Patricia Neal |
| Lee Manning | ... | engineer: Chapel Studio |
| Paula P. Manzanedo | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances, Inc. (as Paula Manzanedo-Schmit) |
| Michelle M. Mcguire | ... | payroll accountant |
| Jane Meek | ... | production assistant |
| Jennifer M. Mizenko | ... | choreographer: Salome |
| Robin Mulcahy Fisichella | ... | production coordinator (as Robin Mulcahy) |
| Mary Cates Permenter | ... | accounting assistant |
| Ferguson Reid | ... | company physician (as Ferguson Reid M.D.) |
| Patrice Ryan | ... | title designer (as Patty Ryan) |
| George Sheanshang | ... | legal services (as George Sheanshang Esq.) |
| John Shibata | ... | assistant chef |
| Kennedy Sones | ... | production assistant |
| Derek Jan Vermaas | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Robert P. Williams | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ron Yakshe | ... | head chef |
| Michael Altman | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
| Julian Del Valle | ... | balloon lights (uncredited) |
| Kate Jones | ... | assistant: Liv Tyler (uncredited) |
| Peter Kelley | ... | dialogue coach: Chris O'Donnell (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Wren Arthur | ... | special thanks: Sandcastle 5 Productions |
| Joshua Astrachan | ... | special thanks: Sandcastle 5 Productions |
| Brad Athey | ... | special thanks |
| Frederick Bailey | ... | special thanks (as Frederick Bakey) |
| Jon Beatty | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Boone | ... | special thanks: director, Holly Springs Utility Department |
| Vicki Bowlin | ... | special thanks: Bell South |
| Suzanne Calvert | ... | special thanks |
| May Chan | ... | special thanks |
| Hal Cohen | ... | special thanks |
| John Paul Daniel | ... | special thanks |
| Marilyn Deighton | ... | special thanks: costume department, Mississippi State University |
| James Q. Dickerson | ... | special thanks: district engineer, Mississippi Department of Transportation |
| Kenneth A. Dickerson | ... | special thanks: sheriff, Marshall County Sheriff's Office |
| Kenneth Dixon | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Drucker | ... | special thanks: associate council, Collegiate Licensing Company |
| Ward Emling | ... | special thanks: director, Department of Economic and Community Development, Mississippi Film Office |
| Bert Foregger | ... | special thanks: University of Mississippi |
| Peter Graham | ... | special thanks |
| Bea Green | ... | special thanks: First State Bank of Holly Springs |
| Eileen Gregory | ... | special thanks |
| Kenneth L. Holbrook | ... | special thanks: fire chief, Holly Springs Fire Department |
| Heather Holst | ... | special thanks |
| George Humphreys | ... | special thanks: superintendent, Holly Springs Utility Department |
| Kate Jones | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Kasher | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Clint Mahle | ... | special thanks: University of Mississippi |
| Greg Majerus | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Laurie McBride | ... | special thanks |
| Jean Miller | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Mark Miller | ... | special thanks: Miller's Department Store |
| Sherri Mills | ... | special thanks |
| Ritchie Montgomery | ... | special thanks |
| Marie S. Moore | ... | special thanks: Holly Springs Marshall County Film Commission |
| Luz Moretti | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Susan Muir | ... | special thanks |
| Thomas Hal Phillips | ... | special thanks |
| Gale Rice | ... | special thanks: Bell South |
| Lauren Sanders | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Leah Sanders | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Diane Sellers | ... | special thanks |
| Linn Sitler | ... | special thanks: director, Memphis & Shelby County Film, Tape and Music Office |
| Eddie Lee Smith | ... | grateful acknowledgment: mayor of Holly Springs |
| Johnnie C. Smith | ... | special thanks: police coordinator, Holly Springs Police Department (as Sgt. Johnnie C. Smith) |
| Danielle Sotet | ... | special thanks: Sandcastle 5 Productions |
| Art Stribley | ... | special thanks (as Arthur Stribley) |
| Yael Stroh | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Janis Tingle | ... | special thanks: licensing manager, Mississippi State University |
| Michael Toji | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Chris Turner | ... | special thanks: National Cellular Rentals |
| Jack West | ... | special thanks |
| Dana Williams | ... | special thanks: Moonstone Entertainment |
| Kenneth Williams | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Kenneth Williams) |
| R. Milton Winter | ... | special thanks: First Presbyterian Church of Holly Springs (as Reverend R. Milton Winter) |
| Brian Wong | ... | special thanks: The Travel Circuit |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista International Finland (1999) (Finland) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1999) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Odeon Films (1999) (Canada) (theatrical)
- 21st Century Pictures (1999) (Australia) (VHS)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (1999) (Canada) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
- Arthaus (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Bac Films (France)
- Budapest Film (Hungary)
- Buena Vista International (2000) (Finland) (VHS)
- K2 Entertainment
- Momentum Pictures (1999) (United Kingdom)
- New Films International
- New World Films Internacional S.A. (Spain)
- October Films (United States)
- Primer Plano Film Group (Argentina)
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
- Rainboworld Entertainment (1999) (Taiwan)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (video)
- USA Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2003) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance)
- Aerosoles (special thanks)
- Anheuser Busch (special thanks)
- April Cornell (special thanks)
- Austin Nicols & Co. (special thanks)
- Axium Payroll Services (payroll services)
- Bisou Bisou (special thanks)
- Chapel Studio (music mixed at)
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- Digital Sound and Picture (sound post-production)
- Digital Sound and Picture (sound re-recording)
- Dive Shop (special thanks)
- Dr. Pepper-Seven Up (Dr. Pepper is a registered trademark of)
- Film Finances (completion bond)
- Gohl McLaughlin Prods. (music produced by)
- Hasbro (Scrabble is a registered trademark of)
- Haspel (special thanks)
- Hush Puppies (special thanks)
- Krispy Kreme (special thanks)
- Lewis Horwitz Organization (production financing)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Mississippi Department of Archives and History (special thanks)
- Mississippi Film Office (special thanks)
- Mosquito Productions (script clearance)
- Production Express (special thanks)
- RCA Victor (soundtrack)
- Rick Brainin Catering Inc. (catering)
- Studio Meduse (music recorded at)
- Sunrise Films (negative cutting)
- The Coca-Cola Company (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,801,083, 18 Apr 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Altman felt that Liv Tyler had been too glamorous in previous films, so he asked her to cut her hair short for for this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When Cora (Julianna Moore) is locked out of the house, she is shown sitting on the front porch with the front door open. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Matrix/10 Things I Hate About You/Cookie's Fortune/The Out-of-Towners/The Dreamlife of Angels (1999). See more » |
| Quotes |
Cora Duvall:
Camille, Aunt Jewel shot herself. Camille Dixon: We don't know that Aunt Jewel shot herself. Cora Duvall: What do you mean? Camille Dixon: All we know was that Aunt Jewel was shot, period. Cora Duvall: But - but the gun was in her hand. She must have - must have - Camille Dixon: Don't always go for the obvious, Cora. Just think! Cora Duvall: What are you eating? Camille Dixon: Nothin'. Now, you just listen to me, all right? Aunt Jewel did not commit suicide. Nobody in this family commits suicide. Suicide is a disgrace. Only crazy people commit suicide. So if that's what come - some robber, some murderer is trying to make this look like, well, forget that you saw the gun in her hand, you hear me? It was not there. Aunt Jewel did not commit suicide. See more » |