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Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.2 / 100
1996·Biography / Drama / Romance·1h 51m

THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD

“Based on a true story.”

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.

Above the Line
Dan Ireland·DirectorMichael Scott Myers·ScreenplayNovalyne Price Ellis·BookClaudio Rocha·Director of PhotographyHarry Gregson-Williams·Original Music ComposerLuis Colina·Editor
Cast
Vincent D'Onofrio·Robert E. HowardRenée Zellweger·Novalyne PriceAnn Wedgeworth·Mrs. HowardHarve Presnell·Dr. HowardBenjamin Mouton·Clyde SmithHelen Cates·EnidLeslie Buesing·EthelChris Shearer·TruettSandy Walper·MammyMarion Eaton·Woman on Bus
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 1
Dan Ireland·Director
Writing· 2
Michael Scott Myers·ScreenplayNovalyne Price Ellis·Book
Camera· 1
Claudio Rocha·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Luis Colina·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Harry Gregson-Williams·Original Music ComposerHans Zimmer·Additional Music
Art & Design· 4
John Frick·Production DesignGail McMullen·Costume DesignTammy Lema·Key Makeup ArtistTerri Wright·Set Decoration
Production· 14
Vincent D'Onofrio·ProducerKevin Reidy·ProducerDan Ireland·ProducerCarl Colpaert·ProducerGregory Cascante·Executive ProducerPeter Locke·Executive ProducerDonald Kushner·Executive ProducerLuis Colina·Associate ProducerJill Silverthorne·Line ProducerRobert Strauss·Co-Executive ProducerLaurel Smith·CastingLawrence Mortorff·Co-Executive ProducerBenjamin Mouton·Co-ProducerMichael Scott Myers·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Michael Shaw·ThanksKelly Nelson·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
59.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
76%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$376K
ROI -71%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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