Movie "Cookie's Fortune" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Cookie's Fortune"

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 (Glenn Close)--a pushy theatre director with an incredibly shy younger sister, Cora (Julianne Moore), whose estranged daughter Emma (Liv Tyler) has just returned to town. On the heels of her latest play, Camille is shocked to discover that her Aunt Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt (Patricia Neal) 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 (Charles S. Dutton), 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 (Courtney B. Vance) 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. Director Altman tells his story at a leisurely pace, beautifully recreating the eccentricities of small town life in this sweet-natured tale.

Starring actors in "Cookie's Fortune" movie:

Glenn Close as a character Camille Dixon Glenn Close also starred in the next movies: "Mars Attacks!" in a role of First Lady Marsha Dale; "Hook"; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Claire Wellington; "Air Force One" in a role of Vice President Kathryn Bennett; "Dangerous Liaisons" in a role of Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil; "The Chumscrubber" in a role of Mrs. Johnson; "Hoodwinked!" in a role of Granny; "Tarzan" in a role of Kala; "Divorce, Le" in a role of Olivia Pace; "Evening" in a role of Mrs. Wittenborn; "Jagged Edge" in a role of Teddy Barnes; "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" in a role of Dr. Elaine Keener; "101 Dalmatians" in a role of Cruella De Vil; "102 Dalmatians" in a role of Cruella de Vil; "The World According to Garp" in a role of Jenny Fields; "Fatal Attraction" in a role of Alex Forrest; "The Natural" in a role of Iris Gaines; "Tarzan II" in a role of Kala;

Julianne Moore as a character Cora Duvall Julianne Moore also starred in the next movies: "Hannibal" in a role of Clarice Starling; "The Forgotten" in a role of Telly Paretta; "Evolution" in a role of Dr. Allison Reed, CDC; "Assassins" in a role of Electra; "Laws of Attraction" in a role of Audrey Woods; "Ideal Husband, An" in a role of Mrs. Laura Cheveley; "The Big Lebowski" in a role of Maude Lebowski; "The Shipping News" in a role of Wavey Prowse; "The Fugitive" in a role of Dr. Anne Eastman; "Freedomland" in a role of Brenda Martin; "Magnolia" in a role of Linda Partridge; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Amber Waves/Maggie; "Next" in a role of Callie Ferris; "Nine Months" in a role of Rebecca Taylor; "Chloe" in a role of Catherine; "A Single Man" in a role of Charley;

Liv Tyler as a character Emma Duvall Liv Tyler also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of Grace Stamper; "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in a role of Arwen; "Stealing Beauty" in a role of Lucy; "Reign Over Me" in a role of Angela Oakhurst; "One Night at McCool's" in a role of Jewel Valentine; "The Incredible Hulk" in a role of Betty Ross; "The Strangers" in a role of Kristen McKay; "Empire Records" in a role of Corey Mason;

Chris O'Donnell as a character Jason Brown Chris O'Donnell also starred in the next movies: "Vertical Limit" in a role of Peter Garrett; "Batman & Robin" in a role of Robin/Dick Grayson; "Scent of a Woman" in a role of Charlie Simms; "MAX Payne" in a role of Jason Colvin; "Batman Forever" in a role of Dick Grayson; "Fried Green Tomatoes" in a role of Buddy Threadgoode; "School Ties" in a role of Chris Reece; "The Chamber" in a role of Adam Hall;

Patricia Neal as a character Jewel Mae 'Cookie' Orcutt Patricia Neal also starred in the next movies: "The Day the Earth Stood Still" in a role of Helen Benson; "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in a role of 2-E;

Ned Beatty as a character Lester Boyle Ned Beatty also starred in the next movies: "1941"; "Back to School" in a role of Dean Martin; "Shooter" in a role of Senator Charles F. Meachum; "The Walker" in a role of Jack Delorean; "Charlie Wilson's War" in a role of Doc Long; "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Otis; "Deliverance" in a role of Bobby; "In the Electric Mist" in a role of Twinky LeMoyne; "Rudy" in a role of Daniel Ruettiger; "Network" in a role of Arthur Jensen; "Where the Red Fern Grows" in a role of The sheriff; "Just Cause" in a role of McNair;

Courtney B. Vance as a character Otis Tucker Courtney B. Vance also starred in the next movies: "The Last Supper" in a role of Luke; "Space Cowboys" in a role of Roger Hines; "The Hunt for Red October" in a role of Sonarman 2nd Class Ronald Jones; "Beyond the Law aka Fixing The Shadow" in a role of Conroy Price; "Hamburger Hill" in a role of Doc Johnson; "Extraordinary Measures";

Donald Moffat as a character Jack Palmer Donald Moffat also starred in the next movies: "The Thing" in a role of Garry; "Clear and Present Danger" in a role of President Bennett; "HouseSitter" in a role of George Davis; "Class Action" in a role of Fred Quinn; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Mr. McCoy; "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" in a role of Chief Surgeon; "Popeye" in a role of The Taxman; "Regarding Henry" in a role of Charlie Cameron;

Lyle Lovett as a character Manny Hood Lyle Lovett also starred in the next movies: "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" in a role of Road Person; "The New Guy" in a role of Bear Harrison; "The Player" in a role of Detective DeLongpre;

Danny Darst as a character Billy Cox Danny Darst also starred in the next movies: "Swing Shift" in a role of Deacon;

Matt Malloy as a character Eddie 'The Expert' Pitts Matt Malloy also starred in the next movies: "Elephant" in a role of Mr. Luce; "Changing Lanes" in a role of Ron Cabot; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Herb Sunderson; "Hitch" in a role of Pete; "The Impostors" in a role of Mike/Laertes in "Hamlet"; "Election" in a role of Vice-Principal Ron Bell; "The Bounty Hunter" in a role of Gary;

Randle Mell as a character Patrick Freeman Randle Mell also starred in the next movies: "Fearless" in a role of Peter Hummel;

Niecy Nash as a character Wanda Carter Niecy Nash also starred in the next movies: "Reno 911!: Miami" in a role of Deputy Raineesha Williams; "Code Name: The Cleaner" in a role of Jacuzzi; "The Proposal" in a role of Flight Attendant;

Rufus Thomas as a character Theo Johnson Rufus Thomas starred only in the movie "Cookie's Fortune"