Sling Blade (1996)

A simple man. A difficult choice.

Sling Blade (1996) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 135 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daniel Lanois
Cinematography: Barry Markowitz
Editing: Hughes Winborne
Production: Miramax, The Shooting Gallery
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: en

Keywords

arkansas, repair shop, southern, death threat, religious art, father figure, intellectual disability

Trailer

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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.
Who stars in Sling Blade?
Sling Blade stars Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday.
How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Sling Blade?
Sling Blade had a budget of $1M.
How much did Sling Blade gross?
Sling Blade grossed $34M worldwide.
Where was Sling Blade produced?
Sling Blade was produced in United States of America.