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.
Bernie Tiede
Marjorie Nugent
Danny Buck Davidson
Scrappy Holmes
Lloyd Hornbuckle
Don Leggett
Sheriff Huckabee
Rev. Woodard
Molly
Townsperson
Townsperson
Townsperson
Townsperson
Townsperson
Townsperson
Larry Brumley
Professor Fleming
Mrs. Pebworth
Mr. Estes
Mrs. Estes
Lewie
Esmerelda
Mel
Kevin
Truck Driver
Sheriff's Deputy #2
Cashier
Community Theater Group
Community Theater Group
Deadbeat Dad (uncredited)
Neighborhood Onlooker (uncredited)
Mortuary Student (uncredited)
Upscale Shopper / Pageant Attendee (uncredited)
Parisian Diner (uncredited)
Federal Agent (uncredited)
Small Deputy (uncredited)
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