Movie
The Whole Wide World
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1996-09-08
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Robert E. Howard
- Renée Zellweger as Novalyne Price
- Ann Wedgeworth as Mrs. Howard
- Harve Presnell as Dr. Howard
- Benjamin Mouton as Clyde Smith
- Helen Cates as Enid
- Leslie Buesing as Ethel
- Chris Shearer as Truett
- Sandy Walper as Mammy
- Marion Eaton as Woman on Bus
- Dell Aldrich as Mrs. Hemphill
- Libby Villari as Etna Reed Price
Crew
- Dan Ireland - Director
- Michael Scott Myers - Screenplay
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