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Cool Money

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
653
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John Cassini and James Marsters in Cool Money (2005)
Drama

James Marsters plays a reformed thief and family man who relapses into his criminal habits after a friend recruits him for a series of hotel robberies and, later, a jewel heist.James Marsters plays a reformed thief and family man who relapses into his criminal habits after a friend recruits him for a series of hotel robberies and, later, a jewel heist.James Marsters plays a reformed thief and family man who relapses into his criminal habits after a friend recruits him for a series of hotel robberies and, later, a jewel heist.

  • Director
    • Gary Burns
  • Writers
    • Shelley Evans
    • Marvin J. Wolf
    • Katherine Mader
  • Stars
    • James Marsters
    • John Cassini
    • Larry Manetti
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    653
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gary Burns
    • Writers
      • Shelley Evans
      • Marvin J. Wolf
      • Katherine Mader
    • Stars
      • James Marsters
      • John Cassini
      • Larry Manetti
    • 19User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    James Marsters
    James Marsters
    • Bobby Comfort
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Sammy Nalo
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Det. Ed O'Connor
    Wayne Robson
    Wayne Robson
    • Doc
    Robin Brûlé
    Robin Brûlé
    • Stephanie Comfort
    • (as Robin Brûle')
    Jason Schombing
    Jason Schombing
    • Phil Parris
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Peggy Comfort
    Denis Akiyama
    Denis Akiyama
    • District Attorney
    Randy Butcher
    Randy Butcher
    • Prison Guard
    Kira Clavell
    Kira Clavell
    • The Queen
    Jennifer Coburn
    • Navarro Maid #2
    Rene Bishop
    • Undercover Fence
    • (as Rene Curley)
    Louis Di Bianco
    Louis Di Bianco
    • Older Guy
    Carlos Diaz
    Carlos Diaz
    • Bank Officer
    Conrad Dunn
    • City
    Jerry Getty
    • F.B.I. Agent
    Rolando Alvarez Giacoman
    Rolando Alvarez Giacoman
    • Mariachi Band Manager
    Emily Hampshire
    Emily Hampshire
    • Navarro Maid
    • Director
      • Gary Burns
    • Writers
      • Shelley Evans
      • Marvin J. Wolf
      • Katherine Mader
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    User reviews19

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    BuffyGroupie

    Very interesting.

    I thought the movie was pretty good. I agree that they did take some license with actual facts (Rochester Downs, should have been Batavia Downs). I believe that they did that in order to remain within a fairly small budget. Overall, I really liked the film. It was interesting and although it was not action packed, it didn't ever seem to move slowly. The characters were very believable and the dialogue was real. All the actors did a great job in making you want to root for the bad guys. It certainly made me interested in finding out more about the actual events on which it was based. Also, having James Marsters in the lead role didn't hurt at all.
    7junebug1701

    Pretty good, although they could have set the period better...

    I thought this was a pretty good movie, but it bothered me that I couldn't figure out in what time period it was supposed to be set. The cars are usually a dead giveaway, but here we have one of the characters driving a mid '70's Ford sedan, one driving an late '80's GM station wagon, and the main character in what looks like a 2005 Chrysler. Not to mention the gang uses a late '90's Lincoln to drive to their heists. I figured that since there were no cell phones or computers it must be the mid-to-late '70's, but then seeing a modern electronic PBX telephone console at the hotel brings you back to the '90's! The acting and writing were quite good, and the movie moved along at a good pace. Enjoyable.
    6nathan-yeo

    This movie explains everything about the crime except why he deserves to get away with it.

    Bobby comfort does is a well good movie and all. Drops a little sympathy with him being a good father and a loving husband. it tells the organic nature of the crime, and little tricks of the trade. But it never answers why he needs the money why he has to do this than work a 9 to 5. he doesn't gamble doesn't do drugs, he's not on some TAHITIANS paradise resort. No sick daughter no sick grand-mother. Why can't he be a stock-boy some-where. Where I live we have these pimps, and they always describe themselves as a man of leisure. Menaing lazy ass N-word. Bobby doesn't do describe himself as this. But then we don't see him take his kids to the soccer game. they did say he was in debt , but so am I and I work. I'm sorry i don't mean to be moral oral here, I just want to know what he did with the money he got for winning the law-suit.
    ssc7

    Only for the true James fans

    I've noticed that almost everyone that commented was a James Marsters fan. I like others only tuned in especially to watch him as an avid fan. How truly disappointed I was. It was very slow paced and several of the actors were so flat in their lines I felt zero emotion for 90 percent of them. I realize this was based on a true story and plots are limited but I think James should have passed on this one for his first breakout after Angel. He is far more talented than this boring, passionless script. It was refreshing to listen to James without his "accent" and also a fan to his books on tape, I was so looking forward to seeing this as most were. I feel most adult fans will unfortunately look over the fact that James Marsters is in this and concentrate on the story and not the star. Hey I'd watch James shovel snow for five hours with no complaints from me, but movie makers need to find a script that is worthy of him. He has range people use him!
    simplyme91

    Best movie I have seen in a long time

    I absolutely love this movie. James Marsters and all of the other actors were excellent! The movie blew my mind away I didn't expect it to be this good! I have seen it 4 times already , it is so amazing. And a plus, James is like the hottest and sexiest actor out there! The writing is amazing. I was hooked after the first 20 minutes! I can honestly say that this movie has lived up to it's hype, especially in the Buffy verse. Not many movies can do that!Especially TV movies. I can watch this movie over and over again. I am not a very big movie fan , I'm more of a TV show girl. So, if this movie can make me love it, then it's gotta be good!

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      The newspaper shown in the sequence of several hotel robberies with the Crime of the Century headline is actually reporting about the Pierre Heist at the end of the movie.

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Pierre Heist
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
      • Darius Films
      • Once Upon a Time Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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