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Sling Blade

Drama • 1996 • 2h 15m

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RATING★ 3.8

RUNTIME2h 15m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “A simple man. A difficult choice.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama
Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Original Language: EN

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Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Karl Childers

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Dwight YoakamDoyle Hargraves

J.T. Walsh

J.T. WalshCharles Bushman

John Ritter

John RitterVaughan Cunningham

Lucas Black

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Natalie Canerday

Natalie CanerdayLinda Wheatley

James Hampton

James HamptonJerry Woolridge

Robert Duvall

Robert DuvallKarl's Father

Rick Dial

Rick DialBill Cox

Brent Briscoe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sling Blade about?: 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.
Who directed Sling Blade?: Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
When was Sling Blade released?: Sling Blade was released on August 30, 1996.
How long is Sling Blade?: Sling Blade has a runtime of 2h 15m.
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