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Sling Blade (1996)

135 min - Drama - 30 August 1996
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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.

Director:  Billy Bob Thornton

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Billy Bob Thornton

Tagline: A simple man. A difficult choice.

Genres: Drama

Details

Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  30 August 1996

Box Office

Budget:  $1,200,000
Revenue:  $34,100,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Miramax, The Shooting Gallery

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 15 min
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