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The Pastor's Wife (2011)

2011-11-05 · 1h 27m · EN
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Based on the true story of Matthew Winkler, a beloved minister who, in 2006, was found shot and killed in his Selmer, Tennessee home, his wife and young daughters missing. Authorities soon zeroed in on Matthew's wife, Mary, as the prime suspect in the murder. After her capture, the residents of Selmer were left to wonder what would drive Mary to shoot her husband in the back as he slept. They would get their answers during her trial, when what went on behind the closed doors of this seemingly perfect family was revealed for all to see.

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Norma BaileyDirector

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Rose McGowanRose McGowanMary WinklerMartin CumminsMartin CumminsSteve Farese Sr.Julia Sarah StoneJulia Sarah StoneHannah WinklerLilah FitzgeraldLilah FitzgeraldEmily WinklerEric KeenleysideEric KeenleysideDan WinklerSusan HoganSusan HoganDr. Lynn ZagerMichael ShanksMichael ShanksMatthew WinklerDolores DrakeDolores DrakeDiane WinklerCarrie GenzelCarrie GenzelElizabeth RiceKirby MorrowKirby MorrowWalt FreelandMark McConchieMark McConchieJudge Weber McCrawKyra ZagorskyKyra ZagorskyTara Bayliss

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BiographyBased on a true storyWoman directorPastorBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · Tv MovieTheme affinityBiography · Based On A True Story · Woman DirectorDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference321392Actor preference187460 · 322151 · 92335

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What is The Pastor's Wife about?

Based on the true story of Matthew Winkler, a beloved minister who, in 2006, was found shot and killed in his Selmer, Tennessee home, his wife and young daughters missing. Authorities soon zeroed in on Matthew's wife, Mary, as the prime suspect in the murder. After her capture, the residents of Selmer were left to wonder what would drive Mary to shoot her husband in the back as he slept. They would get their answers during her trial, when what went on behind the closed doors of this seemingly perfect family was revealed for all to see.

How long is The Pastor's Wife?

The Pastor's Wife has a runtime of 87 minutes.