No
Because he's a raging alcoholic. In all but two of Doyle's scenes, he's got a bottle in his hand and he's drunk, which fires his short temper.
Karl was 12 when he killed his mom and spent 25 years in the asylum. I'm guessing he is around 37 years old.
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- How long is Sling Blade?2 hours and 15 minutes
- When was Sling Blade released?March 14, 1997
- What is the IMDb rating of Sling Blade?8 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Sling Blade?Karl Childers, Doyle Hargraves, Charles Bushman, Vaughan Cunningham, Frank Wheatley, Linda Wheatley, Jerry Woolridge, Bill Cox, Scooter Hodges, Melinda, and others
- What is the plot of Sling Blade?Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town.
- What was the budget for Sling Blade?$1 million
- How much did Sling Blade earn at the worldwide box office?$24.4 million
- How much did Sling Blade earn at the US box office?$24.4 million
- What is Sling Blade rated?R
- What genre is Sling Blade?Drama
- How many awards has Sling Blade won?14 awards
- How many awards has Sling Blade been nominated for?29 nominations
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