The Whole Wide World

The Whole Wide World (1996)

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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  • Release Date: 1996-09-08
  • Runtime: 1h 46min
  • Director: Dan Ireland

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    Cast

    • Vincent D'Onofrio

      Robert E. Howard

    • Renée Zellweger

      Novalyne Price

    • Ann Wedgeworth

      Mrs. Howard

    • Harve Presnell

      Dr. Howard

    • Benjamin Mouton

      Clyde Smith

    • Helen Cates

      Enid

    • Leslie Buesing

      Ethel

    • Chris Shearer

      Truett

    • Sandy Walper

      Mammy

    • Marion Eaton

      Woman on Bus

    • Dell Aldrich

      Mrs. Hemphill

    • Libby Villari

      Etna Reed Price

    • Michael Corbett

      Booth Adams

    • Antonia Bogdanovich

      Teacher

    • Elizabeth D'Onofrio

      Mrs. Smith

    • Stephen Marshall

      Director

    • Bridgett

      Wolf

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