When the most popular guy in a Texas town went on trial for murdering the richest widow, filmmaker Linklater saw the makings of a dark comedy.
Mortician Murders Rich Widow in 'Bernie'
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Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in a scene from "Bernie" (Photo courtesy Millenium Entertainment)
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Jack Black in a scene from "Bernie" (Photo courtesy Millennium Entertainment)
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Matthew McConnaughey in a scene from "Bernie" (Photo courtesy Millennium Entertainment)
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Jack Black in a scene from "Bernie" (Photo courtesy Millennium Entertainment)