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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood (2005)

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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.

Release Date
June 7, 2005
Runtime
1h 7m
Rating
7.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson, Virginia Thornton, Rick Dial, Robert Duvall, Vonda West Cranford, Dan Hoskins, Harry Thomason

Production: Miramax
Full Cast (17 people)

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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood

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67 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/7/2005
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Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

as Self

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Tom Epperson

as Self

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Virginia Thornton

as Self

Rick Dial

as Self

Robert Duvall

as Self

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Vonda West Cranford

as Self

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Dan Hoskins

as Self

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Harry Thomason

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What is Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood about?

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, c…

How long is Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood?

1h 7m

When was Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood released?

June 7, 2005

Who stars in Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood?

Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson, Virginia Thornton

What genre is Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood?

Documentary