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The Whole Wide World( 1996)

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Based on a true story.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Vincent D'Onofrio

      Robert E. Howard

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      Renée Zellweger

      Novalyne Price

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      Ann Wedgeworth

      Mrs. Howard

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      Harve Presnell

      Dr. Howard

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      Benjamin Mouton

      Clyde Smith

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      Helen Cates

      Enid

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      Leslie Buesing

      Ethel

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      Chris Shearer

      Truett

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      Sandy Walper

      Mammy

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      Marion Eaton

      Woman on Bus

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      Dell Aldrich

      Mrs. Hemphill

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      Libby Villari

      Etna Reed Price

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      Michael Corbett

      Booth Adams

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      Antonia Bogdanovich

      Teacher

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      Elizabeth D'Onofrio

      Mrs. Smith

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      Stephen Marshall

      Director

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      Bridgett

      Wolf

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Wed Sep 12 2018
    Dating Conan the Barbarian’s creator in the heart of Texas in 1934-1936 Released in 1996, the movie focuses on budding writer Novalyne Price Ellis (Renée Zellweger) and her experiences with famous pulp writer, Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio), creator of Conan the barbarian and other characters, like Kull, Solomon Kane and Red Sonya. The events take place in central Texas (Cross Plains and Brownwood) during the last two years of Howard’s life, 1934-1936, and are based on Novalyne’s memoirs “One Who Walked Alone” and “Day of the Stranger: Further Memories of Robert E. Howard.” Ann Wedgew...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1300000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • teacher
    • writer
    • wistful