Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
20051h 7m
7.0
Documentary
A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.
Top Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
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Tom Epperson
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Virginia Thornton
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Rick Dial
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Robert Duvall
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Vonda West Cranford
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Dan Hoskins
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Harry Thomason
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Jim Varney
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Hank Azaria
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Steven Gyllenhaal
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Larry Meistrich
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