Sling Blade
dir. Billy Bob Thornton
83
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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.
Critics consensus
You will see what's coming, but the masterful performances, especially Thornton's, will leave you riveted.
Directed byBilly Bob Thornton
StarringBilly Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday
Written byBilly Bob Thornton
CinematographyBarry Markowitz
EditingHughes Winborne
MusicDaniel Lanois
Sling Blade
1996 · R · 2h 15m
Drama
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.
Critics Consensus
You will see what's coming, but the masterful performances, especially Thornton's, will leave you riveted.
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