RELEASE DATE
5-18-2012

RUN TIME
104 min

MPAA RATING
(PG-13), for some violent images and brief strong language

GENRE
Comedy

STARRING
Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, Rick Dial, Gary Teague

DIRECTOR(S)
Richard Linklater

PRODUCER(S)

WRITER(S)
Richard Linklater

DISTRIBUTOR
Millenium Entertainment

SYNOPSIS

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 him, 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. He frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. She became fully dependant on Bernie and his generosity, and he struggled to meet her increasing demands. He continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing her. They were shocked when it was reported that she had been dead for some time, and Bernie was being charged with the murder.