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The Whole Wide World
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The Whole Wide World

1996-09-08 · 106 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Romance

In 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard is introduced to Novalyne Price, a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.

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Directors
Dan Ireland
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,300,000

Top Cast

Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioRobert E. Howard
Renée ZellwegerRenée ZellwegerNovalyne Price
Ann WedgeworthAnn WedgeworthMrs. Howard
Harve PresnellHarve PresnellDr. Howard
Benjamin MoutonBenjamin MoutonClyde Smith
Helen CatesHelen CatesEnid
Leslie BuesingEthel
Chris ShearerChris ShearerTruett
Sandy WalperMammy
Marion EatonMarion EatonWoman on Bus
Dell AldrichMrs. Hemphill
Libby VillariLibby VillariEtna Reed Price
Michael CorbettMichael CorbettBooth Adams
Antonia BogdanovichAntonia BogdanovichTeacher
Elizabeth D'OnofrioElizabeth D'OnofrioMrs. Smith
Stephen MarshallDirector
BridgettWolf

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