Synopsis

Jet black and unrelentingly nihilistic with only a touch of sentiment, this comedy tells the story of a mildly retarded 30-year-old who leaves the orphanage where he was raised to learn the truth about his parents. In his mind, they died somewhat romantically, perhaps at the hands of the Mafia or maybe they were kidnapped.... The truth is, Bernie's impoverished parents left him to die in a project dumpster when he was only two weeks old. Eventually, after meeting assorted savory and unsavory characters, Bernie learns the truth and finds his parents. The reunion is horribly unpleasant and during a struggle, someone is raped and loses vital appendages. Later Bernie gets involved with a heroin addict trying to escape her tyrannical, jobless and crippled father.

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Movie News

Robert De Niro Set to Play Bernie Madoff in HBO Biopic Movie
He's got the look down pat.
Robert De Niro Eyes Bernie Madoff Role
Well, he certainly looks the part.
Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine Join Richard Linklater's 'Bernie'
Black and MacLaine attached to star in writer-director's new black comedy
Bernie Mac Dies at 50
Actor/comedian Bernie Mac has died from complications of pneumonia, his publicist told The Associated Press on Saturday. He was 50 years old.
George Lopez Remebers Fellow Comedian Bernie Mac
Hollywood is already feeling the loss of one of their own, Bernie Mac. While talking with press about his new film Henry Poole Is Here, George Lopez took a moment to reflect on his friend’s life and career.

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