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Bernie

A story so unbelievable it must be true.

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.

20121h 39mPG-13Comedy, Crime, Drama

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About Bernie

Directors
Richard Linklater
Cast
Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux, Rick Dial
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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