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Sling Blade

A simple man. A difficult choice.

★ 7.5 (822 votes) | 1996 | 2h 15m
Drama
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date August 30, 1996
  • Budget $1,200,000
  • Revenue $34,100,000
  • Production Miramax, The Shooting Gallery

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'Peckers'
'I'm Proud of You'
'I'm Proud of You'
'Checking In'
'Checking In'
'Bags Full of Warsh'
'Bags Full of Warsh'
'$25'
'$25'
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
"Sling Blade" and "Fargo" winning Writing Oscars®
"Sling Blade" and "Fargo" winning Writing Oscars®

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