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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Sling Blade (1996), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In the 1996 film Sling Blade, the oldest member of the notable cast at the time of filming was Robert Duvall, who was 64 years old.

Duvall was born on January 5, 1931. The film was shot on location in Benton, Arkansas, over approximately 24 days during the late fall/early winter of 1995 (specifically around November and December), making him 64 during production. He turned 65 shortly before the film's premiere and was 65 by its wide release in late 1996.

Role and Specific Details

Role: Duvall played Frank Childers, the elderly, neglectful, and miserable father of the protagonist, Karl Childers (played by Billy Bob Thornton).
The Scene: Duvall appears in a brief but pivotal and emotionally charged cameo. After Karl is released from the state hospital, he visits his father in a dilapidated, shadowy shack. The elder Childers, depicted as a shell of a man who has lost his connection to reality and empathy, does not recognize Karl at first and remains indifferent to his presence. The interaction is cold and blunt, concluding with Karl telling his father, "I reckon you'll be dead soon enough," before leaving.
Production Context: Duvall’s appearance was a favor to Thornton. At the time, Duvall was in nearby Memphis, Tennessee, filming the movie A Family Thing (1996), which was co-written by Thornton. Duvall took a one-day break from that production to drive to the Sling Blade set and film his single scene.

Ages of Other Senior Cast Members (at time of filming):

For comparison, other senior members of the cast were significantly younger than Duvall during the 1995 production:

James Hampton (Dr. Jerry Woolridge): 59 years old (born 1936).
Mickey Jones (Monty Johnson): 54 years old (born 1941).
J.T. Walsh (Charles Bushman): 52 years old (born 1943).
John Ritter (Vaughan Cunningham): 47 years old (born 1948).
Billy Bob Thornton (Karl Childers): 40 years old (born 1955).

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Robert Duvall (born Jan 5, 1931) was 64 during the late 1995 filming. No other credited cast member was older.

[2] Filming took place in Benton, Arkansas, in late 1995 (Nov/Dec). Duvall was 64.

[3] Duvall is credited as Frank Childers, Karl's father.

[4] The scene description is accurate to the film's narrative.

[5] Duvall was filming 'A Family Thing' (1996) in the Memphis/Arkansas area at the time. That film was co-written by Thornton.

[6] James Hampton was born July 9, 1936, making him 59 in late 1995.

[7] Mickey Jones was born June 10, 1941, making him 54 in late 1995.

[8] J.T. Walsh was born Sept 28, 1943, making him 52 in late 1995.

[9] John Ritter was born Sept 17, 1948, making him 47 in late 1995.

[10] Billy Bob Thornton was born Aug 4, 1955, making him 40 in late 1995.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What other films did Billy Bob Thornton and Robert Duvall work on together?

#02 Did Robert Duvall improvise his scene in Sling Blade?

#03 Who was the youngest cast member in Sling Blade?

#S SOURCES

wikipedia.org

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In the 1996 film ***Sling Blade***, the oldest member of the notable cast at the time of filming was **Robert Duvall**, who was **64 years old**. Duvall was born on January 5, 1931. The film was shot on location in Benton, Arkansas, over approximately 24 days during the late fall/early winter of **1995** (specifically around November and December), making him 64 during production. He turned 65 shortly before the film's premiere and was 65 by its wide release in late 1996. ### **Role and Specific Details** * **Role:** Duvall played **Frank Childers**, the elderly, neglectful, and miserable father of the protagonist, Karl Childers (played by Billy Bob Thornton). * **The Scene:** Duvall appears in a brief but pivotal and emotionally charged cameo. After Karl is released from the state hospital, he visits his father in a dilapidated, shadowy shack. The elder Childers, depicted as a shell of a man who has lost his connection to reality and empathy, does not recognize Karl at first and remains indifferent to his presence. The interaction is cold and blunt, concluding with Karl telling his father, "I reckon you'll be dead soon enough," before leaving. * **Production Context:** Duvall’s appearance was a favor to Thornton. At the time, Duvall was in nearby Memphis, Tennessee, filming the movie ***A Family Thing*** (1996), which was co-written by Thornton. Duvall took a one-day break from that production to drive to the *Sling Blade* set and film his single scene. ### **Ages of Other Senior Cast Members (at time of filming):** For comparison, other senior members of the cast were significantly younger than Duvall during the 1995 production: * **James Hampton** (Dr. Jerry Woolridge): **59 years old** (born 1936). * **Mickey Jones** (Monty Johnson): **54 years old** (born 1941). * **J.T. Walsh** (Charles Bushman): **52 years old** (born 1943). * **John Ritter** (Vaughan Cunningham): **47 years old** (born 1948). * **Billy Bob Thornton** (Karl Childers): **40 years old** (born 1955).

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest cast member of Sling Blade (1996) at the time of filming was Robert Duvall, who was 64 years old. Filming took place in late 1995 (Duvall was born January 5, 1931). He played Frank Childers, the protagonist Karl's elderly father, in a single scene. Duvall was in the area filming A Family Thing (co-written by Billy Bob Thornton) and agreed to the cameo as a favor.

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