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      • Richard Linklater’s dark comedy “Bernie,” opening here this weekend, stars Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine and is based on a true story: A mild-mannered funeral director beloved in his small Texas town shot and killed an elderly woman, with whom he’d had a close friendship for several years.
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      The real story behind “Bernie” - The Seattle Times

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  3. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-newsReal-Life Killer Behind ‘Bernie’ Gets Early Release, Will ...

    May 7, 2014 · Convicted murder Bernie Tiede, whose sensational story served as the basis for Richard Linklater ‘s 2012 film Bernie, starring Jack Black, has been freed from prison early – provided he lives...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bernie_(2011_film)Bernie (2011 film) - Wikipedia

    Filmed entirely in documentary-esque drama and true crime elements, the film is based on Hollandsworth's January 1998 article, "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas", published in Texas Monthly magazine [4] and covering the 1996 murder of 81-year-old millionaire Marjorie Nugent (MacLaine) in Carthage, Texas, by her 39-year-old companion, [5 ...

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  6. www.factualamerica.com › behind-the-screenplayThe Real 'Bernie': True Story of a Texas Mortician Turned ...

    Sep 7, 2024 · In 1996, the small East Texas town of Carthage was rocked by an unthinkable crime. The murder of wealthy widow Marjorie Nugent by beloved local mortician Bernie Tiede stunned residents and captivated the nation.

  7. collider.com › jack-black-bernie-true-storyJack Black’s Most Underrated Movie Role Was Based on This ...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Bernie, based upon a bizarre true story, is a reunion of Jack Black and director Richard Linklater. Their 2003 film, School of Rock, remains the quintessential deployment of Black's screen...

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  8. www.indiewire.com › news › general-news‘Bernie’ Headed To Jail: Real-Life Inspiration For Richard ...

    Apr 23, 2016 · The movie was based on the true story of Bernie Tiede, who was accused of killing Marjorie Nugent in 1996. At the time, he confessed to shooting her four times in the back and hiding her body...

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  9. www.seattletimes.com › entertainment › moviesThe real story behind “Bernie” - The Seattle Times

    May 16, 2012 · Richard Linklater’s dark comedy “Bernie,” opening here this weekend, stars Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine and is based on a true story: A mild-mannered funeral director beloved in his...

  10. www.indiewire.com › features › generalRichard Linklater and Jack Black On the Real-Life Story ...

    Apr 27, 2012 · Based on a true story, “Bernie” centers on Bernie Tiede (Black), a steadfast and ambitious mortician, beloved by the locals in his East Texas town of Carthage for his hard work ethic and...

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