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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Jack Black·Bernie Tiede
Shirley MacLaine·Marjorie Nugent
Matthew McConaughey·Danny Buck Davidson
Brady Coleman·Scrappy Holmes
Richard Robichaux·Lloyd Hornbuckle
Rick Dial·Don Leggett
Brandon Smith·Sheriff Huckabee
Larry Jack Dotson·Rev. Woodard
Merrilee McCommas·Molly
Mathew Greer·Carl
Average shot length
7.9s per shot
Richard Linklater's career average is 8.1s across 17 measured films.See the full picture.
Stills
13 frames chosen by Dr. X
