Cookie's Fortune

Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.

Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.

1999

1h 58min

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Top Billed Cast

Glenn Close
Camille Dixon
Julianne Moore
Cora Duvall
Liv Tyler
Emma Duvall
Chris O'Donnell
Jason Brown
Charles S. Dutton
Willis Richland
Patricia Neal
Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt
Ned Beatty
Lester Boyle
Courtney B. Vance
Otis Tucker
Donald Moffat
Jack Palmer
Lyle Lovett
Manny Hood
Danny Darst
Billy Cox
Matt Malloy
Eddie "The Expert" Pitts
Randle Mell
Patrick Freeman
Niecy Nash-Betts
Wanda Carter
Rufus Thomas
Theo Johnson
Ruby Wilson
Josie Martin
Preston Strobel
Ronnie Freeman
Anne Whitfield
Mrs. Henderson / Herodias
Hank Worsham
Tigellinus
Kenny Pillow
Soldier #1

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