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The Whole Wide World

The Whole Wide World

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 8, 1996

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

65%

Original Title

The Whole Wide World

Director

Dan Ireland

Budget

$1,300,000

Description

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.