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08/09/1996 Drama, Romance 1h 46m
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Based on a true story.

Overview

In 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard is introduced to Novalyne Price, a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.

  1. Dan Ireland

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Vincent D'Onofrio

    Robert E. Howard

  2. Renée Zellweger

    Novalyne Price

  3. Ann Wedgeworth

    Mrs. Howard

  4. Harve Presnell

    Dr. Howard

  5. Benjamin Mouton

    Clyde Smith

  6. Helen Cates

    Enid

  7. Leslie Buesing

    Ethel

  8. Chris Shearer

    Truett

  9. Sandy Walper

    Mammy

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2018-09-12
Dating Conan the Barbarian’s creator in the heart of Texas in 1934-1936

Released in 1996, the movie focuses on budding writer Novalyne Price Ellis (Renée Zellweger) and her experiences with famous pulp writer, Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio), creator of Conan the barbarian and other characters, like Kull, Solomon Kane and Red Sonya. The events take place in central Texas (Cross Plains and Brownwood) during the last two years of Howard’s life, 1934-1936, and are based on Novalyne’s memoirs “One Who Walked Alone” and “Day of the Stranger: Further Memories of Robert E. Howar...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,300,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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