The Whole Wide World
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.
- Budget
- $1,300,000
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Cast
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
Chris Shearer
Truett
Marion Eaton
Woman on Bus
Libby Villari
Etna Reed Price
Michael Corbett
Booth Adams
Antonia Bogdanovich
Teacher
Elizabeth D'Onofrio
Mrs. Smith
Crew
- Director
- Dan Ireland
- Writers
- Michael Scott Myers
- Cinematography
- Claudio Rocha
- Composer
- Harry Gregson-Williams
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Wuchak
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 memoi…