Frank Hannah
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Frank Hannah is a Scottish-born screenwriter and filmmaker.
Francis Michael Hannah was born in Clydebank, Scotland. He wrote the film The Cooler
with friend and mentor Wayne Kramer
. Hannah's inspiration for the character of Bernie Lootz was based on his years gambling in the seedy rundown casinos of Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas.
He is credited with coining the phrase "Cooler" as a person hired by casinos to spread back luck. There is no such entity in real life. In Vegas lore, the term "Cooler" was used to describe a stacked deck used by a dealer to cheat the player out of his winnings.
The Cooler was selected for Competition in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival
. The Cooler also played at the following film festivals: 2003 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival; 2003 Valladolid International Film Festival; 2003 Deauville Film Festival and 2004 Cognac Festival du Film Policier (winner of the Special Jury Prize).
Hannah was nominated for a 2004 Golden Satellite Award and a 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award (along with Wayne Kramer) for his screenplay to The Cooler. The Cooler also received a 2003 Special Mention For Excellence in Filmmaking from the National Board of Review.
Hannah wrote the script Damage specifically for former wrestler Steve Austin
. It is a hard-edged, bare-knuckle fight film that focuses on the tough choices people make in times of desperation. The film was produced in association with Nasser Entertainment and Caliber Media.
Hannah wrote the script for the action movie Hunt to Kill
, again with Steve Austin.
Francis Michael Hannah was born in Clydebank, Scotland. He wrote the film The Cooler
The Cooler
The Cooler is a 2003 romantic drama film directed by Wayne Kramer. The original screenplay was written by Kramer and Frank Hannah. In gambling parlance, a "cooler" is an unlucky individual whose presence at the tables results in a streak of bad luck for the other players.- Plot :Unlucky Bernie...
with friend and mentor Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer (filmmaker)
Wayne Kramer is a South African screenwriter, film producer, storyboard artist and film director.Kramer has written and directed films such as The Cooler, Crossing Over, Blazeland and Running Scared...
. Hannah's inspiration for the character of Bernie Lootz was based on his years gambling in the seedy rundown casinos of Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas.
He is credited with coining the phrase "Cooler" as a person hired by casinos to spread back luck. There is no such entity in real life. In Vegas lore, the term "Cooler" was used to describe a stacked deck used by a dealer to cheat the player out of his winnings.
The Cooler was selected for Competition in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
. The Cooler also played at the following film festivals: 2003 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival; 2003 Valladolid International Film Festival; 2003 Deauville Film Festival and 2004 Cognac Festival du Film Policier (winner of the Special Jury Prize).
Hannah was nominated for a 2004 Golden Satellite Award and a 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award (along with Wayne Kramer) for his screenplay to The Cooler. The Cooler also received a 2003 Special Mention For Excellence in Filmmaking from the National Board of Review.
Hannah wrote the script Damage specifically for former wrestler Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Steve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
. It is a hard-edged, bare-knuckle fight film that focuses on the tough choices people make in times of desperation. The film was produced in association with Nasser Entertainment and Caliber Media.
Hannah wrote the script for the action movie Hunt to Kill
Hunt to Kill
Hunt to Kill is a 2010 action film starring Steve Austin, Gary Daniels, and Eric Roberts.-Plot:Four years ago, border patrol officer Jim Rhodes was stationed in Texas. Jim and his partner, his longtime friend Lee Davis , are staking out what looks like an empty trailer. As a gift, Lee gives Jim a...
, again with Steve Austin.
Feature Film
- Hunt to KillHunt to KillHunt to Kill is a 2010 action film starring Steve Austin, Gary Daniels, and Eric Roberts.-Plot:Four years ago, border patrol officer Jim Rhodes was stationed in Texas. Jim and his partner, his longtime friend Lee Davis , are staking out what looks like an empty trailer. As a gift, Lee gives Jim a...
(2011) - Damage (2010)
- Homecoming (2008) (uncredited)
- The Cooler (2003)