Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Chris O'Donnell, Charles S. Dutton, Patricia Neal, Ned Beatty, Courtney B. Vance, Donald Moffat, Lyle Lovett. Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. Region 1, full frame & letterbox; Dolby digital. Special features include: Director's commentary track; cast & filmmakers; theatrical trailer.
Summary:
Set in Holly Springs, Mississippi town,a shambling murder mystery in which no one is actually murdered. The town matriarch, "Cookie" Orcutt (Patricia Neal, in her first movie in 10 years), has committed suicide, and her niece, Camille (Glenn Close), desperate to protect the family honor, rearranges the death scene to look like Cookie was murdered. Unfortunately, the prime murder suspect becomes town favorite Willis (Charles S. Dutton), who took care of Cookie in her last years. Willis' lawyer is played by Donald Moffat.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.