In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, Texas, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede was one of the town's most beloved residents. He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent, an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Bernie frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. Marjorie quickly became fully dependent on Bernie and his generosity and Bernie struggled to meet her increasing demands. Bernie continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing Marjorie. The people of Carthage were shocked when it was reported that Marjorie Nugent had been dead for some time and Bernie Tiede was being charged with her murder.

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Bernie (2011)

Drama/Comedy/Crime · 1h 39m · 4/27/2012

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A story so unbelievable it must be true.

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In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, Texas, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede was one of the town's most beloved residents. He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent, an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Bernie frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. Marjorie quickly became fully dependent on Bernie and his generosity and Bernie struggled to meet her increasing demands. Bernie continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing Marjorie. The people of Carthage were shocked when it was reported that Marjorie Nugent had been dead for some time and Bernie Tiede was being charged with her murder.

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Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Companies

Mandalay Vision, Wind Dancer Productions, Detour Filmproduction

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$9,203,192
Source
Cast
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Matthew McConaughey

Danny Buck
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Jack Black

Bernie Tiede
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Shirley Maclaine

Marjorie Nugent
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Rick Dial

Don Leggett
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Veronica Orosco

Church Patron
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Ira Bounds

Cursing gossip
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Sonny Carl Davis

Lonnie
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Brady Coleman

Scrappy Holmes
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Mona Lee Fultz

Cashier
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Tommy G. Kendrick

Larry Brumley
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Juli Erickson

Mrs. Estes
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Brandon Smith

Sheriff Huckabee
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Richard Robichaux

Lloyd Hornbuckle
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Patty Allieri

Townsfolk
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David Blackwell

Mel
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Christian Stokes

Truck Driver
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Dale Dudley

Jerry
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Merrilee McCommas

Molly
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Grant James

Mr. Estes
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Wendy Crouse

Prison Visitor
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Jerry Biggs

The Judge
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Chris Humphrey

Roselyn
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Larry Jack Dotson

Rev. Woodard
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Kathy Gollmitzer

Carthaginian gossiper
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Paul Heckmann

Carthaginian resident
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Mathew Greer

Carl
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Margaret Bowman

Sister Lisa Beth
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Gabriel Luna

Kevin
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Amparo García

Lenora
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Valerie Frazee

Robin
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Richard Jones

Professor Fleming
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Stephen C. Kerr

The Corpse
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James Leonardo Mayberry

Church goer
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Robert Works

Lead Juror
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Wray Crawford

Sheriff's Deputy #2
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Margaret Hoard

Waitress
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Kevin Machate

Federal Agent
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Caroline McNeil

Mourner
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Quita Culpepper

Reporter
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Angela McClure

Reporter
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Martha Long

Church Woman #2
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Robert H. Lambert

Courtroom Witness
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Bryan Tarjick

Church Member
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Joe Leroy Reynolds

Police Officer
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Steve Cauley

Mourner
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Daniel Zubiate

Action News Cameraman
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Kristi Mann

Church Patron
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Charles Bailey

Friend of the deceased
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Gene Cervenka

Grim Reaper - Prison Guard
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Charlie m Stewart

Dewayne Nugent jr
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Skye Polchert

Choir Member / Church Goer
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Terry Harrison

Funeral Mourner
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Earl Nottingham

Courthouse vendor
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Randy Coy

Hard Body Onlooker
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Eddy Fitzgerald

Bernies Prison Guard
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Heath Allyn

Mortuary Student (uncredited)
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Ben Bachelder

Courtroom Extra (uncredited)
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Cheryl Bond Danks

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Fred Bothwell

Mourner (uncredited)
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Franky Coronado

Prison Visitor (uncredited)
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Garret Danks

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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June Griffin Garcia

Parisian Diner (uncredited)
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Connie Kennedy

Marti Gras Party Goer (uncredited)
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Rudi Lee

Grieving Widow (uncredited)
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Patrick Martin Jr.

TV News Cameraman (uncredited)
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Timothy T. McKinney

Small Deputy (uncredited)
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Joe Nelson

Hearse driver (uncredited)
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Mitchell Rad

Press Photographer (uncredited)
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Angelita Aronce Sorensen

Courtroom Visitor (uncredited)
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Gary Teague

Neighborhood Onlooker (uncredited)
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Wendy Tobias

Bernie's haloween party reveler / congo line (uncredited)
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Adrun Wilson

Church Member (uncredited)
Crew
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Richard Linklater

Director
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Richard Linklater

Writer
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Skip Hollandsworth

Writer
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Disc Releases
Disc Title Front Cover

Bernie

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

8/21/2012

$18.40

Disc Title Front Cover

Bernie

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD Slim, Low))

8/21/2012

Disc Title Front Cover

Bernie

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

8/21/2012

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