The Whole Wide World
Based on a true story.
6.7
52 votes
September 8, 1996
1h 46m
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.
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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
EnidL
Leslie Buesing
Ethel
Chris Shearer
TruettS
Sandy Walper
Mammy
Marion Eaton
Woman on BusD
Dell Aldrich
Mrs. Hemphill
Libby Villari
Etna Reed Price
Michael Corbett
Booth Adams
Antonia Bogdanovich
Teacher
Elizabeth D'Onofrio
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