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Susan Sarandon
Doris Duke
Ralph Fiennes
Bernard Lafferty
Peter Asher
First Butler
Don Harvey
Security Guard
Chris Bauer
Chef
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Paloma
Marilyn Torres
Nancy
Nick Rolfe
Ben
James Rebhorn
Waldo Taft
Dominick Dunne
Board Member
Thomas J. McGrath
Board Member
Gene Parseghian
Board Member
Henry S. Schleiff
Board Member
Calvin Trillin
Board Member
Kunnath P. Namboodiri
Swami
David Kuhn
Dinner Guest
Neal Huff
Dinner Guest
Jim Bracchitta
Patrolman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Balaban
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Costello
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Bernard and Doris
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Burnside Entertainment, Chicagofilms, Trigger Street Independent, Little Bird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Balaban
Hugh Costello
Alex Wurman
Mauricio Rubinstein
Andy Keir
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Cavendish, Mark Kassen, Kevin Spacey, Adam Kassen
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Costello
Writer
Bob Balaban
Director
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Andy Keir
Editor
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Mauricio Rubinstein
Director of Photography
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bernard and Doris.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernard and Doris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bernard and Doris about?
Tobacco heiress Doris Duke develops an unlikely friendship with her butler, Bernard Lafferty.
Who directed Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris was directed by Bob Balaban.
Who stars in Bernard and Doris?
The principal cast of Bernard and Doris includes Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Asher, Don Harvey, Chris Bauer.
When was Bernard and Doris released and how long is it?
Bernard and Doris was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Bernard and Doris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bernard and Doris was composed by Alex Wurman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bernard and Doris?
Bernard and Doris holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).