Be Cool is a 2005 American crime-comedy film based on Elmore Leonard's 1999 novel of the same name and the sequel to Leonard's 1990 novel Get Shorty about mobster Chili Palmer's entrance into the music industry. This was Robert Pastorelli's final film, as he died one year before its theatrical release. The film adaptation of Be Cool began production in 2003. It was directed by F. Gary Gray, produced by Danny DeVito, and starred John Travolta, reprising his role from the first film. The film was released on March 4, 2005. It received negative reviews and grossed $95 million against a budget of $53 million.
| Director | F. Gary Gray |
| Produced by | Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher |
| Screenplay by | Peter Steinfeld |
| Starring | John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Benjamin, Steven Tyler, Robert Pastorelli, Christina Milian, Harvey Keitel, The Rock, Danny DeVito |
| Music | John Powell |
| Cinematography | Jeffrey L. Kimball |
| Edited by | Sheldon Kahn |
| Production, company | Jersey Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. (United States), 20th Century Fox (International) |
| Released | March 4, 2005 |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $53 million |
| Box office | $95.8 million |
| Netflix ID | 70020939 |
About Be Cool
Gangster Chili Palmer has already had success as a movie producer and has his eyes set on music production, but with mobsters, rivals, and hitmen, Chili must find a way to stay cool.
Achievement of Be Cool
The film marks Robert Pastorelli's last movie. Be Cool was mainly shot in and around Los Angeles, California.
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Films directed by F. Gary Gray.. Films based on works by Elmore Leonard.. Films produced by Danny DeVito.. Films shot in Massachusetts.. American satirical films.. Films about music and musicians.
