UNITED STATES · 2011

Bernie

Richard Linklater
small town texas unlikely friendship elder abuse crime and consequence social class conflict
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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.

Year2011
CountryUnited States
DirectorRichard Linklater
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