
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
25 years after committing a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and listens in horror about his life leading up to the crime. This is the short film that inspired the full-length "Sling Blade".
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1994-03-26
- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (29 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2657
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Billy Bob Thornton
as Karl Childers

Molly Ringwald
as Teresa Tatum

J. T. Walsh
as Charles Bushman

Jefferson Mays
as Gerry Woolridge

Suzanne Cryer
as Frances

Abby Abernathy
as

Brent Briscoe
as

Otto Coelho
as

Abe Dalool
as

Ron Livingston
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1994-03-26.
Who are the main actors in Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
The main cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Molly Ringwald, J. T. Walsh, Jefferson Mays, Suzanne Cryer, .
Where can I watch Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade online?▼
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Is Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 29 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade filmed?▼
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
The total runtime of Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade is 25 minutes.
Is Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade?▼
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