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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Released: June 7, 2005 (2005)
Runtime: 67 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Robert Duvall as Self
Age at release: 74
- Jim Varney as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 55
- Rick Dial as Self
Age at release: 50
- Billy Bob Thornton as Self
Age at release: 49
- Dwight Yoakam as Self
Age at release: 48
- Hank Azaria as Self
Age at release: 41
- Virginia Thornton as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Vonda West Cranford as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Steven Gyllenhaal as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Joe McCracken as Self
Age at release: Unknown
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- John Ritter as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 56
- Daniel Lanois as Self
Age at release: 53
- Lucas Black as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 22