Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade(1994)
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade Synopsis
25 years after committing a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and listens in horror about his life leading up to the crime. This is the short film that inspired the full-length "Sling Blade".
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994) is a drama and thriller film directed by George Hickenlooper, released on March 26, 1994 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Molly Ringwald, J.T. Walsh and Jefferson Mays. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- George Hickenlooper
- Writers:
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Producers:
- Adam Lindemann, Kevin Hudnell, George Hickenlooper
- Cinematographer:
- Kent L. Wakeford
- Composer:
- Bill Boll
- Status:
- Released
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Karl Childers
Molly Ringwald
as Teresa Tatum
J.T. Walsh
as Charles Bushman
Jefferson Mays
as Gerry Woolridge
Suzanne Cryer
as Frances
- Abby Abernathy
Abby Abernathy
Brent Briscoe
- Otto Coelho
Otto Coelho
- Abe Dalool
Abe Dalool
Ron Livingston
- Aaron Wheeler
Aaron Wheeler
- Bill Boll
Bill Boll
Key crew
Directed by George Hickenlooper, written by Billy Bob Thornton, produced by Adam Lindemann, Kevin Hudnell and George Hickenlooper.
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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 33 ratings.
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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?
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The main cast of Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994) includes Billy Bob Thornton, Molly Ringwald, J.T. Walsh, Jefferson Mays and Suzanne Cryer. The film was directed by George Hickenlooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade released?
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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade was released on March 26, 1994 and runs for 25m.
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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.