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Sling Blade (1996)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 48,883 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 286 user | 94 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town. Director:Billy Bob Thornton |
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| Dwight Yoakam | ... | ||
| J.T. Walsh | ... | ||
| John Ritter | ... | ||
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Natalie Canerday | ... | |
| James Hampton | ... | ||
| Robert Duvall | ... |
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| Rick Dial | ... | ||
| Brent Briscoe | ... | ||
| Christine Renee Ward | ... |
Melinda
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Sarah Boss | ... | |
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Kathy Sue Brown | ... |
Theresa Evans
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Wendell Rafferty | ... |
Melvin
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Bruce Hampton | ... |
Morris
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Storyline
A partially handicapped man named Karl is released from a mental hospital, about 20 years after murdering his mother and another person. Karl is often questioned if he will ever kill again, and he shrugs in response saying there is no reason to. Now out of the mental institution, Karl settles in his old, small hometown, occupying himself by fixing motors. After meeting a young boy named Frank who befriends him, Karl is invited to stay at Frank's house with his mother Linda- who views Karl as a strange but kind and generous man. However, Linda's abusive boyfriend Doyle, sees things differently in the way rules ought to be run- normally insulting Linda's homosexual friend Vaughan as well as Karl's disabilities, and having wild parties with his friends. As Karl's relation with Frank grows, he is ever so watchful of Doyle's cruel actions. Written by commanderblue
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Sometimes a hero comes from the most unlikely place. See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, including descriptions of violent and sexual behavior See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Resplandor en la noche See more »Box Office
Budget:
$890,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$36,644 (USA) (1 December 1996)Gross:
$24,475,416 (USA) (27 July 1997)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Karl: I don't reckon I know nobody named Jerry.
Dr. Jerry Woolridge: She's talking about me, Karl, that's my first name.
Karl: He's carrying me to look for work over in Millsburg where I's borned.
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Although Karl's father's (Robert Duvall) name is never mentioned, in the original short, "Some Folks Call it a Sling Blade", it is mentioned that his father's name is Franklin. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Jerry and Karl walk up to Bill Cox's repair shop for the first time, the Steadicam operator's reflection can easily be seen in the right front hubcap of Jerry's car. He is visible during the entire shot, which lasts about 10 seconds. See more »Quotes
Mrs. Woolridge: Karl, I hear Jerry's taking you somewhere else tomorrow.Karl: I don't reckon I know nobody named Jerry.
Dr. Jerry Woolridge: She's talking about me, Karl, that's my first name.
Karl: He's carrying me to look for work over in Millsburg where I's borned.
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