Bernard and Doris
Bernard and Doris (2006) is a comedy, directed by Bob Balaban. It stars Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What Bernard and Doris Is About
Bernard and Doris, directed by Bob Balaban, is an HBO film about the real relationship between tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her butler Bernard Lafferty, and it received three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding TV Movie, at the 2008 ceremony. In real life, Duke hired Lafferty in 1987 and, six months before her death, made him executor of her 1.2 billion dollar estate; when Duke died in 1993, their unusual closeness fueled speculation that Lafferty was involved in her death, though an extensive investigation resulted in no charges. Who it's for: anyone curious about the real, unusual friendship between a billionaire and her butler, and the murder speculation that followed her death. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a fictional friendship story, since this is drawn from real people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard and Doris about?
Bernard and Doris, directed by Bob Balaban, is an HBO film about the real relationship between tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her butler Bernard Lafferty, and it received three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding TV Movie, at the 2008 ceremony. In real life, Duke hired Lafferty in 1987 and, six months before her death, made him executor of her 1.
Where can I watch Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did Bernard and Doris come out?
Bernard and Doris was released in 2006.
Who directed Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris was directed by Bob Balaban.
Who stars in Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris stars Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Asher, Don Harvey.
What is Bernard and Doris's rating?
Bernard and Doris holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.
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