Bernie (2012)
A story so unbelievable it must be true.
2012 · PG-13 · 1h 39m · Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.
Director: Richard Linklater
Writers: Skip Hollandsworth, Richard Linklater
Music by: Graham Reynolds
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editor: Sandra Adair
Box office: $9M · Budget: $5M · Rated 6.6/10 by 1052 viewers
Cast
Jack Black as Bernie TiedeShirley MacLaine as Marjorie NugentMatthew McConaughey as Danny Buck DavidsonBrady Coleman as Scrappy HolmesRichard Robichaux as Lloyd HornbuckleRick Dial as Don LeggettBrandon Smith as Sheriff HuckabeeLarry Jack Dotson as Rev. WoodardMerrilee McCommas as MollyMathew Greer as CarlMarjorie Dome as TownspersonTim Cariker as TownspersonMore like this
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