

Cookie's Fortune
1999-03-24 · 118 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Altman
- Production companies
- Moonstone Entertainment, Elysian Dreams, Kudzu, Sandcastle 5, Kudzu Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 10,920,544
Top Cast
Glenn CloseCamille Dixon
Julianne MooreCora Duvall
Liv TylerEmma Duvall
Chris O'DonnellJason Brown
Charles S. DuttonWillis Richland
Patricia NealJewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt
Ned BeattyLester Boyle
Courtney B. VanceOtis Tucker
Donald MoffatJack Palmer
Lyle LovettManny Hood
Danny DarstBilly Cox
Matt MalloyEddie "The Expert" Pitts
Randle MellPatrick Freeman
Niecy Nash-BettsWanda Carter
Anne WhitfieldMrs. Henderson / HerodiasTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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