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The Whole Wide World

“Based on a true story.”

★ 6.7 TMDB Rating · 52 votes

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.

Director
Dan Ireland
Release date
Sep 8, 1996
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Whole Wide World

  • Portrait of Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent D'Onofrio

    Robert E. Howard

  • Portrait of Renée Zellweger

    Renée Zellweger

    Novalyne Price

  • Portrait of Ann Wedgeworth

    Ann Wedgeworth

    Mrs. Howard

  • Portrait of Harve Presnell

    Harve Presnell

    Dr. Howard

  • Portrait of Benjamin Mouton

    Benjamin Mouton

    Clyde Smith

  • Portrait of Helen Cates

    Helen Cates

    Enid

  • Leslie Buesing

    Ethel

  • Portrait of Chris Shearer

    Chris Shearer

    Truett

  • Sandy Walper

    Mammy

  • Portrait of Marion Eaton

    Marion Eaton

    Woman on Bus

  • Dell Aldrich

    Mrs. Hemphill

  • Portrait of Libby Villari

    Libby Villari

    Etna Reed Price

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United States
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India
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Canada
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Australia
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