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Cool and Crazy 2001

In Norway's Arctic Circle, an unlikely choir emerges from the rugged fishing village of Berlevåg. Factory workers and fishermen trade their tools for tuneful tales, finding harmony in discord. But as they journey to perform in Murmansk, Russia, their camaraderie is tested by infighting, threatening to silence their sweet serenades before they're even sung.

In Norway's Arctic Circle, an unlikely choir emerges from the rugged fishing village of Berlevåg. Factory workers and fishermen trade their tools for tuneful tales, finding harmony in discord. But as they journey to perform in Murmansk, Russia, their camaraderie is tested by infighting, threatening to silence their sweet serenades before they're even sung.

Does Cool and Crazy have end credit scenes?

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Cool and Crazy does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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73

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83%

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84%

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70

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High school sweethearts Michael and Roslyn tie the knot in the 1950s at the tender age of 18, embarking on what seems to be a blissful marriage. However, the joy of starting a family quickly turns complicated when Roslyn discovers she is pregnant at just 19. As bills mount and responsibilities increase, the couple finds themselves drifting apart.

Roslyn dedicates herself to caring for their child, often spending her days in the company of her best friend Joannie, who is married to a man named Bobby. Little do they know, Joannie is entangled in an affair with a man named Frankie. As fate would have it, Roslyn is introduced to Frankie’s friend Joey, a notorious bad boy who is also tied down by his own marriage. Sparks fly, and before long, Roslyn finds herself in the throes of an unexpected affair with Joey. Initially, Michael remains oblivious to their secret rendezvous, but as nights stretch into late hours, suspicion arises.

With a career at a design firm, Michael interacts with Lorraine, who is deeply entrenched in the Beat and jazz scenes. Seeking comfort amidst the chaos, he ventures out one night, leading to an affair with Lorraine. However, his conservative nature comes crashing down when he realizes he is just one of her many lovers, prompting him to backtrack and abandon the fling as Lorraine heads for the vibrant streets of New York City.

Meanwhile, Roslyn grapples with her desire to end her tumultuous relationship with Joey, but the bad boy proves relentless, leading to a series of dramatic events that boil over into violence. In a desperate act, Joey kidnaps Roslyn, which forces Michael into action. With determination, he pursues them, ultimately reclaiming his wife from Joey’s clutches. However, as tension subsides, Michael and Roslyn make the painful decision to part ways, leaving Michael to hit the open road in search of new beginnings.

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