CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 46m
The Whole Wide World

Based on a true story.

67%(52)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byDan Ireland

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
EN
Released
September 8, 1996
Budget
$1,300,000

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THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD | (1996) | Official Trailer | 4K

THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD | (1996) | Official Trailer | 4K

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Marion Eaton

Marion Eaton

Woman on Bus

Creative team
Directed by
Dan Ireland
Written by
Michael Scott Myers
Produced by
Kevin Reidy
Dan Ireland

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