The Whole Wide World

The Whole Wide World

106 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 8, 1996

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.

The Whole Wide World

106 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 8, 1996

The Whole Wide World
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.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers
Original title The Whole Wide World
Directors Dan Ireland
Writers Novalyne Price Ellis, Michael Scott Myers

Cast

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Robert E. Howard

Renée Zellweger

as Novalyne Price

Ann Wedgeworth

as Mrs. Howard

Harve Presnell

as Dr. Howard

Benjamin Mouton

as Clyde Smith

Helen Cates

as Enid

Leslie Buesing

as Ethel

Chris Shearer

as Truett

Sandy Walper

as Mammy

Marion Eaton

as Woman on Bus

Dell Aldrich

as Mrs. Hemphill

Libby Villari

as Etna Reed Price

Michael Corbett

as Booth Adams

Antonia Bogdanovich

as Teacher

Elizabeth D'Onofrio

as Mrs. Smith

Stephen Marshall

as Director

Bridgett

as Wolf