Sling Blade
“A simple man. A difficult choice.”
7.5/ 10IMDb8.0879
19962h 15m
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Writer
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Producers
- Larry Meistrich, Brandon Rosser, David L. Bushell
- Production
- Miramax, The Shooting Gallery
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sling Blade rated?
Sling Blade has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 879 votes.
Who directed Sling Blade?
Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
When was Sling Blade released?
Sling Blade was released in 1996.