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Movie Info
In this fact-based film set in 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio) is introduced to Novalyne Price (Renée Zellweger), 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 (Ann Wedgeworth) leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.
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Rating: PG
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Genre: Romance, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Dan Ireland
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Producer: Carl Colpaert, Dan Ireland, Vincent D'Onofrio, Kevin Reidy
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Writer: Michael Scott Myers
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $330.2K
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Runtime:
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Production Co: Kushner-Locke Company
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Sound Mix: Surround
Cast & Crew

Vincent D'Onofrio
Robert E. "Bob" Howard

Renée Zellweger
Novalyne Price

Ann Wedgeworth
Mrs. Howard

Harve Presnell
Dr. Howard

Benjamin Mouton
Clyde Smith

Helen Cates
Enid

Chris Shearer
Truett Vinson

Marion Eaton
Woman on Bus

Libby Villari
Etna Reed Price

Michael Corbett
Booth Adams

Antonia Bogdanovich
Teacher

Elizabeth D'Onofrio
Mrs. Smith

Dan Ireland
Director

Carl Colpaert
Producer

Dan Ireland
Producer

Vincent D'Onofrio
Producer

Kevin Reidy
Producer

Michael Scott Myers
Screenwriter
Critic Reviews for The Whole Wide World
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Jan 09, 2013
Not a bad picture. This is back in the days when Renee Zellweger was tolerable. Period pictures don't stay with me for the most part however and that is my sentiment about this one. I stopped thinking about it once it was done.
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May 07, 2012
Nicely done bio-drama based on the book written by Novalyn Price Ellis. It's about time we witnessed a woman making a decision about a man via her head, not her heart. She loved him, but he was just too damaged. From what I have read about this writer, he was quite a talented, yet strange man. This is an enjoyable glimpse into the life of an amazing and complex man and the woman who, aside from his own mother, probably knew him best.
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Jun 27, 2008
Great performances from D'Onofrio and Zellweger.
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Jul 31, 2007
I liked the Movie. But really sad End.
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