The Pastor's Wife
Synopsis
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.
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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
Kirby Morrow
Walt Freeland
Mark McConchie
Judge Weber McCraw
Kyra Zagorsky
Tara Bayliss
Donna White
Millie Anderson
Jay Brazeau
Gene Castle
Lisa Durupt
Debbie Johnson
Jennifer Copping
Bobbi Hopewell
Xantha Radley
Celia
Dean Mckenzie
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norma Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Freedman
- Original Score
- Schaun Tozer
- Original Title
- The Pastor's Wife
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Front Street Pictures, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norma Bailey
Robert L. Freedman, Diane Fanning
Schaun Tozer
C. Kim Miles
Lara Mazur
Harvey Kahn, Michael Moran, Gerald W. Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Freedman
Screenplay
Norma Bailey
Director
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Harvey Kahn
Producer
Schaun Tozer
Original Music Composer
Carmen Bonzelius
Costume Design
Lara Mazur
Editor
Monika Choynowski
Production Design
Brett Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Pastor's Wife about?
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.
Who directed The Pastor's Wife?
The Pastor's Wife was directed by Norma Bailey.
Who stars in The Pastor's Wife?
The principal cast of The Pastor's Wife includes Rose McGowan, Martin Cummins, Julia Sarah Stone, Lilah Fitzgerald, Eric Keenleyside.
When was The Pastor's Wife released and how long is it?
The Pastor's Wife was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pastor's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pastor's Wife was composed by Schaun Tozer.
Is The Pastor's Wife based on a book or true story?
The Pastor's Wife is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Diane Fanning".