The Whole Wide World (1996)

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

Based on a true story.

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.

Michael Scott Myers

Screenplay

Dan Ireland

Director

Cast

Vincent D'Onofrio's headshot

Vincent D'Onofrio

Robert E. Howard
Renée Zellweger's headshot

Renée Zellweger

Novalyne Price
Ann Wedgeworth's headshot

Ann Wedgeworth

Mrs. Howard
Harve Presnell's headshot

Harve Presnell

Dr. Howard
Benjamin Mouton's headshot

Benjamin Mouton

Clyde Smith
Helen Cates's headshot

Helen Cates

Enid
Leslie Buesing's headshot

Leslie Buesing

Ethel
Chris Shearer's headshot

Chris Shearer

Truett

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