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The Whole Wide World

PG
Movie
1996
1h 46m
English
Drama, Romance
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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Vincent DOnofrio
Robert E. Howard
Rene Zellweger
Novalyne Price
Ann Wedgeworth
Mrs. Howard
Harve Presnell
Dr. Howard
Benjamin Mouton
Clyde Smith
Marion Eaton
Woman on Bus
Dell Aldrich
Mrs. Hemphill
Libby Villari
Etna Reed Price
Michael Corbett
Booth Adams
Directed By: Dan Ireland
Written By: Michael Scott Myers (Screenplay)

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nftygirl says...
3 years ago
Poignant love story based on the memoir of the heroine who fell for the tortured pulp writer Robert E Howard (re Conan the Barbarian). With a bigger budget, this film could have been better. Zellwegger is excellent. I enjoyed the film but would not watch again.
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Wuchak
6 years ago
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 chara More
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