Sling Blade (1996)
Sling Blade is a 1996 drama movie directed by Billy Bob Thornton, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam and J.T. Walsh.
Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.
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What is Sling Blade about?
Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.
When was Sling Blade released?
Sling Blade was released on 30 August 1996.
How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade runs 2h 15m.
Who made Sling Blade?
Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
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Cast
- Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers
- Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves
- J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman
- John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham
- Lucas Black as Frank Wheatley
- Natalie Canerday as Linda Wheatley
- James Hampton as Jerry Woolridge
- Robert Duvall as Karl's Father
- Rick Dial as Bill Cox
- Brent Briscoe as Scooter Hodges
- Christine Renee Ward as Melinda
- Sarah Boss as Marsha Dwiggins
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