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Sling Blade is a 1996 American drama film written, directed by and starring Billy Bob Thornton. Set in Arkansas, it is the story of intellectually challenged Karl Childers and the friendship he develops with a boy and his mother.
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Mar 14, 1997 · Sling Blade is a film written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton, who also stars as Karl Childers, a mentally challenged man who befriends a young boy in a small town. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and bigotry, and features a stellar cast and a powerful performance by Thornton.
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Jan 19, 2015 · Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black and John Ritter, 'Sling Blade' tells the story of a quiet man named Karl who finally returns home 25 Years after committing an...
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Feb 26, 2015 · Sling Blade | 'Bags Full of Warsh' (HD) - Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black | MIRAMAX. While sitting outside of the laundry mat, Karl (Billy Bob Thornton) makes an unlikely new...
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Jul 6, 2015 · Once there, he's befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother, but when his newfound peace is shattered by the mother's abusive boyfriend, Karl is suddenly placed on a collision course with his ...
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Sling Blade. 25 Years after commiting an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl (Thornton) finally returns home. Once there, he's befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother. But when his newfound peace is shattered by the mother's abusive boyfriend, Karl is suddenly placed on a collision course with his past!
Mentally disabled Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton) is released from the mental hospital where he has spent most of his life after murdering his mother and her...
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