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The Ponder Heart

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • Unrated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
118
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The Ponder Heart (2001)
Drama

Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her deat... Read allUncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder.Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder.

  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writers
    • Gail Gilchriest
    • Eudora Welty
  • Stars
    • Peter MacNicol
    • JoBeth Williams
    • Angela Bettis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    118
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writers
      • Gail Gilchriest
      • Eudora Welty
    • Stars
      • Peter MacNicol
      • JoBeth Williams
      • Angela Bettis
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast29

    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Uncle Daniel
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Edna Earle Ponder
    Angela Bettis
    Angela Bettis
    • Bonnie Dee Peacock
    Boyce Holleman
    • Grandpa Ponder
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Narcissa Wingfield
    Victor Slezak
    Victor Slezak
    • Ovid Springer
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Dorris Grabney
    Lenny von Dohlen
    Lenny von Dohlen
    • DeYancey Clanahan
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Miss Teacake Magee
    Tracey Needham
    Tracey Needham
    • Elsie Fleming
    B.J. Hopper
    • Judge Waite
    Shari Schneider
    • Eloise
    Nathaniel Lee Jr.
    Nathaniel Lee Jr.
    • Talmadge
    James Michael Bailey
    • Mr. Peacock
    Judy Garwood
    • Mrs. Peacock
    John Wilmot
    John Wilmot
    • Mr. Bodkin
    Sam Sherrill
    • Judge Tip Clanahan
    Loren Farmer
    • Dr. Ewbank
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writers
      • Gail Gilchriest
      • Eudora Welty
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The original Broadway production of "The Ponder Heart" by Gail Gilchriest opened at the Music Box Theater in New York on February 16, 1956 and ran for 149 performances. The Gail Gilchriest stage play was the basis for this filmed production.
    • Connections
      Featured in Masterpiece: The Ponder Heart (2001)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 15, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • PBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Unchiul Ponder
    • Filming locations
      • Canton, Mississippi, USA
    • Production company
      • Alt Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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