Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Best American Independent Film at the 1996 Seattle International Film Festival. Also cited for Best Actor (Vincent D'Onofrio).
Expanded Release in United States January 10, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 17, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 24, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 31, 1997
Released in United States December 25, 1996
Released in United States December 27, 1996
Released in United States October 14, 1997
Released in United States on Video October 14, 1997
Released in United States Winter December 25, 1996
Renee Zellweger replaced a pregnant Olivia d'Abo prior to production.
Feature film directorial debut for producer Dan Ireland who co-founded the Seattle International Film Festival with Darryl Macdonald.
Actress Renee Zellweger received the 1996 award for Best Breakthrough Performer from the National Board of Review for her performances in "Jerry Maguire" (USA/1996) and "The Whole Wide World" (USA/1996).
Began shooting July 31, 1995.
Completed shooting August 26, 1995.
Shown at Boston Film Festival September 6-19, 1996.
Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival East Hampton, New York October 16-20, 1996.
Shown at Portland International Film Festival February 13 - March 2, 1997.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 16 - June 9, 1996.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 5-14, 1996.
Camera Systems of Clairmont widescreen
c DeLuxe
Dolby
rtg MPAA PG
Expanded Release in United States January 10, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 17, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 24, 1997
Expanded Release in United States January 31, 1997
Released in United States October 14, 1997
Released in United States on Video October 14, 1997
Released in United States December 25, 1996 (Los Angeles and Seattle)
Released in United States Winter December 25, 1996
Released in United States December 27, 1996 (New York City)
