Deadman's Barstool
Synopsis
Mary is the conniving wife of a well-known televangelist who goes by the moniker "John the Preacher". Facing divorce with meager financial settlement, she partners with his mistress, Ginny, to rob JP of his cash fortune and split the loot. When they discover him dead from a gunshot wound to the head, their scheme starts to unravel piece by piece. Through a clever cover-up, his murder was ruled a suicide by the NYPD, but a crooked cop has other plans. When their attempt to pay off the detective backfires, a series of events unfold that reveal how the real perpetrators left them all outwitted and put out to pasture. Through a cast of offbeat characters and eccentric cameos, the story of one man's life and death takes twists and turns through the murky glint of a cocktail glass.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Dempsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Dempsey
- Original Title
- Deadman's Barstool
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Dempsey
Dean Dempsey
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Dempsey
Director
Dean Dempsey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadman's Barstool
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What is Deadman's Barstool about?
Mary is the conniving wife of a well-known televangelist who goes by the moniker "John the Preacher". Facing divorce with meager financial settlement, she partners with his mistress, Ginny, to rob JP of his cash fortune and split the loot. When they discover him dead from a gunshot wound to the head, their scheme starts to unravel piece by piece. Through a clever cover-up, his murder was ruled a suicide by the NYPD, but a crooked cop has other plans. When their attempt to pay off the detective backfires, a series of events unfold that reveal how the real perpetrators left them all outwitted and put out to pasture. Through a cast of offbeat characters and eccentric cameos, the story of one man's life and death takes twists and turns through the murky glint of a cocktail glass.
Who directed Deadman's Barstool?
Deadman's Barstool was directed by Dean Dempsey.
Who stars in Deadman's Barstool?
The principal cast of Deadman's Barstool includes Becca Blackwell, Jasmine Poulton, Brad Calcaterra, Nancy Evans.
When was Deadman's Barstool released and how long is it?
Deadman's Barstool was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.