The Whole Wide World
1996 · Movie · 106 min · ★ 6.6
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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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-09-08
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (51 votes)
Themes
- teacher
- writer
- wistful
Cast & crew
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
- LB
Leslie Buesing
as Ethel
Chris Shearer
as Truett
- SW
Sandy Walper
as Mammy
Marion Eaton
as Woman on Bus
Directed by Dan Ireland