The Ponder Heart

Top 7 Billed Cast

Angela Bettis
Angela Bettis

Bonnie Dee Peacock

JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams

Edna Earle Ponder

Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer 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

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    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

  • Release Date

    2001-10-15

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    7

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    3.5 starts
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    English
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