Movie: Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood

Top 10 Billed Cast

Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton

Self

Tom Epperson
Tom Epperson

Self

Virginia Thornton
Virginia Thornton

Self

Rick Dial
Rick Dial

Self

Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall

Self

Vonda West Cranford
Vonda West Cranford

Self

Dan Hoskins
Dan Hoskins

Self

Harry Thomason
Harry Thomason

Self

Jim Varney
Jim Varney

Self (archive footage)

Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria

Self

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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.

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    2005-06-07

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    7

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