The Whole Wide World (1996)
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Synopsis: An ambitious West Texas schoolmarm (Renee Zellweger) with literary inclinations is drawn romantically to an idiosyncratic writer (Vincent D'Onofrio) of pulp horror tales, despite his virtually Oedipal attachment to his convalescent mother and his other emotional troubles. A tender,... An ambitious West Texas schoolmarm (Renee Zellweger) with literary inclinations is drawn romantically to an idiosyncratic writer (Vincent D'Onofrio) of pulp horror tales, despite his virtually Oedipal attachment to his convalescent mother and his other emotional troubles. A tender, offbeat romantic story based on the memoir "One Who Walked Alone," written by Novalyne Price of her brief affair with "Conan the Barbarian" creator Robert E. Howard. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ann Wedgeworth, Benjamin Mouton, Chris Shearer
Screenwriter: Michael Scott Myers
Story: Novalyne Price
Producer: Donald Kushner, Peter Locke, Gregory Cascante, Carl Colpaert, Dan Ireland, Vincent D'Onofrio, Kevin Reidy
Composer: Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams
DVD Info
Release:
Jul 29, 2003
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
- Trailer
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Selection
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Reviews
It adroitly conveys author Robert E. Howard's slow disconnect from the world, and the effect that had on those around him.
Robert E. Howard himself may have been a more interesting character than any of his fantastic creations
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by: ginna 4/24/03


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