The Pastor's Wife (2011)

11/05/2011 (CA) • 1h 27m

Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Rose McGowan

Mary Winkler

Martin Cummins

Steve Farese Sr.

Julia Sarah Stone

Hannah Winkler

Lilah Fitzgerald

Emily Winkler

Eric Keenleyside

Dan Winkler

Susan Hogan

Dr. Lynn Zager

Michael Shanks

Matthew Winkler

Dolores Drake

Diane Winkler

Carrie Genzel

Elizabeth Rice


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

pastor

biography

based on true story

woman director

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