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The Whole Wide World (1996)

Sep 8, 1996 · 1h 46m

6.6/10 TMDB user score
53 votes on TMDB

Based on a true story.

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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Top cast

  • Vincent D'Onofrio Vincent D'Onofrio Robert E. Howard
  • Renée Zellweger Renée Zellweger Novalyne Price
  • Ann Wedgeworth Ann Wedgeworth Mrs. Howard
  • Harve Presnell Harve Presnell Dr. Howard
  • Benjamin Mouton Benjamin Mouton Clyde Smith
  • Helen Cates Helen Cates Enid
  • Leslie Buesing Ethel
  • Chris Shearer Chris Shearer Truett
  • Sandy Walper Mammy
  • Dell Aldrich Mrs. Hemphill
  • Libby Villari Libby Villari Etna Reed Price
  • Michael Corbett Michael Corbett Booth Adams
  • Antonia Bogdanovich Antonia Bogdanovich Teacher
  • Elizabeth D'Onofrio Elizabeth D'Onofrio Mrs. Smith
  • Stephen Marshall Director
  • Bridgett Wolf

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