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Sling Blade (1996) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 54,339 users
Metascore: 84/100
Reviews: 291 user | 99 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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Cast
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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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| Christine Renee Ward | ... |
Melinda
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Kathy Sue Brown | ... |
Theresa Evans
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Melvin
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Morris
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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 relationship with Frank grows, he is watchful of Doyle's cruel actions. Written by commanderblue
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Sometimes a hero comes from the most unlikely place. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for strong language, including descriptions of violent and sexual behavior | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 November 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$890,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$36,644 (USA) (29 November 1996)Gross:
$24,475,416 (USA) (25 July 1997)Company Credits
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Frank: I care 'bout you too, but you'll be around. Don't say that.
Karl: Doesn't matter where I was to be. We'll always be friends. You and me made friends right off the bat. Don't nobody ever change that. I kindly want to put my arm around you, then I'm gonna get up out of here and leave.
[Puts his arm around Frank]
Karl: I love you, boy.
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Written by Pete Anderson
Performed by Titty Twister
Courtesy of Peter Anderson & Jesse Lee Music (BMI)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Molly Ringwald played the newspaper reporter in the original short Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade. Kathy Sue Brown replaced her for the feature-length production. See more »Goofs
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
Karl: Just 'cause I ain't gonna be around no more, maybe, don't mean that I don't care for you.Frank: I care 'bout you too, but you'll be around. Don't say that.
Karl: Doesn't matter where I was to be. We'll always be friends. You and me made friends right off the bat. Don't nobody ever change that. I kindly want to put my arm around you, then I'm gonna get up out of here and leave.
[Puts his arm around Frank]
Karl: I love you, boy.
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Crazy Credits
Special Thanks Emily Gerson Saines See more »Soundtracks
"Plunger"Written by Pete Anderson
Performed by Titty Twister
Courtesy of Peter Anderson & Jesse Lee Music (BMI)
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Thornton plays victim to a cruel society where he is released from a long stint in prison and becomes a guardian angel for a young boy who is abused by his mother's lover. A slow sombre piece that gives you time to enter the mental state of Thornton's character. Once you are in there, you realise the humanity that justifies the end actions. Theatrical in style with powerful performances and a haunting music score.