Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town.Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town.Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 14 wins & 15 nominations total
Christine Renee Ward
- Melinda
- (as Christy Ward)
Bruce Hampton
- Morris
- (as Col. Bruce Hampton Ret.)
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- TriviaBilly Wilder once told Billy Bob Thornton that he was "too ugly" to be an actor, and that he should write a screenplay for himself, where he could exploit his "less than perfect" features. After this movie launched Thornton's career, he publicly discussed his conversation with Wilder, which was at a cocktail party where he was working as a waiter. He got a call from Wilder, who invited him over to his house. Wilder said he didn't recall their conversation, but was glad that he heeded his advice. As a gift, Wilder gave Thornton a paperback copy of this movie's script with his autograph, and a personal message inscribed on it.
- GoofsWhen Karl is at the Frostee Cream, if you look at the menu, you can see Blizzard's, Peanut Buster's and a DQ Sandwich on the menu board which would indicate that the movie was filmed at a Dairy Queen.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits start about 18 minutes into the film.
- Alternate versionsThe Director's Cut runs 12 minutes longer than the original theatrical releases.
- SoundtracksThe One I Love
(instrumental)
Written by Ali Jennings and Daniel Lanois
Performed by Ali Jennings
Courtesy of Daniel Lanois, Ali Jennings Songs/Socan, Daniel Lanois Songs/Socan
Featured review
Amazing and Mesmerizing
This film is a perfect example of how a film should be made. It has everything, good cast, good script, good performances everything is perfect. This has to be one of my all time favourite films and Billy Bob Thornton is a good a writer and director as he is an actor. The Oscar for best adapted screenplay was well deserved and it shocks me that Billy Bob didn't win the oscar for best actor. I bought this film on DVD and it is a shame you do not get any features but I hope they will release a special edition with contribution from the writer, actor and director himself. I urge everyone to watch this film because it is funny, emotional, enjoyable and just plain brilliant. 10/10
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- Also known as
- Sóng Gió Cuộc Đời
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $24,444,121
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $28,139
- Dec 1, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $24,444,121
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