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The Whole Wide World

Based on a true story.

6.7(52)19961h 46m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
$1.3M
Box office
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Language
English
  • teacher
  • writer
  • wistful

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Dan Ireland

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical20 Dec 1996
  • AustraliaAU

    • PhysicalM14 Jul 2004
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical (limited)PGToronto International Film Festival8 Sept 1996
  • PortugalPT

    • Theatrical (limited)M/68 Sept 1996
  • SwedenSE

    • Physical78 Sept 1996

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The Whole Wide World was released on 8 September 1996.

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    Wuchak

    9/12/2018

    8/10

    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 th…

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