The Ponder Heart (2001)

PG-13 ★ 4.0/10 91 min Drama, TV Movie United States English

Director: Martha Coolidge

Writer: Gail Gilchriest
Novel: Eudora Welty

Streaming: Not available

Description

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

Top Cast

Angela Bettis Bonnie Dee Peacock

JoBeth Williams Edna Earle Ponder

Jennifer Lewis Narcissa Wingfield

Victor Slezak Ovid Springer

Brent Spiner Dorris Grabney

Lenny Von Dohlen DeYancey Clanahan

Joanne Baron Miss Teacake Magee