Bernie (2011)
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 charged with the murder.
Primary Title
- Bernie
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 15 April 2023
Release Year
- 2011
Start Time
- 20 : 40
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 110:00
Channel
- Whakaata Māori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Māori
Programme Description
- 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 charged with the murder.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Carthage (Tex.)--Population--Attitudes--Drama
- Murder--Drama
- Interpersonal relations--Drama
- Undertakers and undertaking--Drama
- Widows--Death--Drama
- Feature films--United States
Genres
- Biography
- Comedy
- Crime
- Docudrama
Contributors
- Richard Linklater (Director)
- Richard Linklater (Writer)
- Skip Hollandsworth (Writer)
- Jack Black (Actor)
- Shirley MacLaine (Actor)
- Matthew McConaughey (Actor)
- Brady Coleman (Actor)
- Richard Robichaux (Actor)
- Brandon Smith (Actor)
- Larry Jack Dotson (Actor)
- Rick Dial (Actor)
- Celine Rattray (Producer)
- Martin Shafer (Producer)
- Liz Glotzer (Producer)
- Matt Williams (Producer)
- David McFadzean (Producer)
- Judd Payne (Producer)
- Dete Meserve (Producer)
- Ginger Sledge (Producer)
- Richard Linklater (Producer)
- Dick Pope (Cinematographer)
- Bruce Curtis (Production Designer)
- Sandra Adair (Editor)
- Graham Reynolds (Composer)
- Detour Filmproduction (Production Unit)
- Wind Dancer Productions (Production Unit)
- Mandalay Vision (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Carthage (Tex.)--Population--Attitudes--Drama
- Murder--Drama
- Interpersonal relations--Drama
- Undertakers and undertaking--Drama
- Widows--Death--Drama
- Feature films--United States