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The Whole Wide World

The Whole Wide World

# Based on a true story.
Drama   Romance
📜 Overview: 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.
💵 Budget: USD 1,300,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1996-09-08
⌚ Running Time: 106 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.6

Beloved Cast

Vincent D'Onofrio original image
Robert E. Howard
Vincent D'Onofrio
Renée Zellweger original image
Novalyne Price
Renée Zellweger
Ann Wedgeworth original image
Mrs. Howard
Ann Wedgeworth
Harve Presnell original image
Dr. Howard
Harve Presnell
Benjamin Mouton original image
Clyde Smith
Benjamin Mouton
Helen Cates original image
Enid
Helen Cates
Leslie Buesing original image
Ethel
Leslie Buesing
Chris Shearer original image
Truett
Chris Shearer
Sandy Walper original image
Mammy
Sandy Walper
Marion Eaton original image
Woman on Bus
Marion Eaton
Dell Aldrich original image
Mrs. Hemphill
Dell Aldrich
Libby Villari original image
Etna Reed Price
Libby Villari
Michael Corbett original image
Booth Adams
Michael Corbett
Antonia Bogdanovich original image
Teacher
Antonia Bogdanovich
Elizabeth D'Onofrio original image
Mrs. Smith
Elizabeth D'Onofrio
Stephen Marshall original image
Director
Stephen Marshall
Bridgett original image
Wolf
Bridgett

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