CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 2h 15m · R
Sling Blade

A simple man. A difficult choice.

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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.

Directed byBilly Bob Thornton

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
EN
Released
August 30, 1996
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$34,100,000
Studios
MiramaxThe Shooting Gallery

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Karl Childers

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Doyle Hargraves

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Charles Bushman

John Ritter

John Ritter

Vaughan Cunningham

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Frank Wheatley

Natalie Canerday

Natalie Canerday

Linda Wheatley

James Hampton

James Hampton

Jerry Woolridge

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Karl's Father

Rick Dial

Rick Dial

Bill Cox

Brent Briscoe

Brent Briscoe

Scooter Hodges

Creative team
Directed by
Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Written by
Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Produced by
David L. Bushell
Brandon Rosser

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