Rating
Popularity3
Runtime2h 15m
Release DateAugust 30, 1996
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$34,100,000
Sling Blade
A simple man. A difficult choice.
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.
Production
Miramax(US)The Shooting Gallery(US)
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
DirectorBilly Bob Thornton
ScreenplayBilly Bob Thornton
ProducerDavid L. Bushell
ProducerBrandon Rosser
Director of PhotographyBarry Markowitz
Videos & Trailers
Official Trailer
Trailer
'Peckers'
Clip
'I'm Proud of You'
Clip
'Checking In'
Clip
'Bags Full of Warsh'
Clip