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Original title
Bernie
Year
2011
Running time
99 min.
Country
United States
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Genre
Comedy. Drama | Black Comedy. Small Town Life (North-american). 1990s. Crime. Based on a true story. Comedy-Drama. Courtroom Drama / Lawyers. Independent Film (US)
Synopsis
Based on a real-life story. In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) 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 (Shirley MacLaine), 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 the murder.
Awards
2012: Golden Globes: Nominated to Best Actor Comedy (Jack Black)
2012: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Film and Actor (Jack Black)
2012: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Film & Best Ensemble Cast
2012: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supp. Actor (McConaughey). 2 Nominations
2012: Critics Choice Awards: 3 nominations, including Best Comedy Film
2012: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): Best Supporting Actor.
Critics' reviews
- "I had to forget what I knew about Black. He creates this character out of thin air, it's like nothing he's done before, and it proves that an actor can be a miraculous thing in the right role."
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