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Sling Blade (1996)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Billy Bob Thornton
Writing:
- Billy Bob Thornton
Stars:
Release Date: 1996-08-30
7.5/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 135
- Budget: $1,200,000
- Revenue: $34,100,000
Karl's Father
Karl Childers
Scooter Hodges
Frank Wheatley
Charles Bushman
Doyle Hargraves
Jerry Woolridge
Vaughan Cunningham
Frostee Cream Boy
Bill Cox
Monty Johnson
Linda Wheatley
Terence
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