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The Whole Wide World (1996)

PG 12/20/1996 (US) Drama, Romance 1h 46m

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Based on a true story.

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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.

Dan Ireland

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Michael Scott Myers

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Vincent D'Onofrio

Robert E. Howard
Renée Zellweger

Novalyne Price
Ann Wedgeworth

Mrs. Howard
Harve Presnell

Dr. Howard
Benjamin Mouton

Clyde Smith
Helen Cates

Enid
Leslie Buesing

Ethel
Chris Shearer

Truett
Sandy Walper

Mammy
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A review by Wuchak

80%

Written by Wuchak on September 12, 2018

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 characters, like Kull, Solomon Kane and Red Sonya. The events take place in central Texas (Cross Plains and Brownwood) during the last two years of Howard’s life, 1934-1936, and are based on Novalyne’s memoirs “One Who Walked Alone” and “Day of the Stranger: Further Memories of Robert E. Howard.” Ann Wedgew... read the rest.

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