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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

"She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less."

6.7/10 1h 39m Sep 28, 2005
Drama

A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.6

Cast

Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Popularity: 4.5
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Popularity: 3.1
Laura Dern
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Popularity: 5.5
Trevor Morgan
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan
Popularity: 1.4
Ellary Porterfield
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan
Popularity: 0.3
Simon Reynolds
Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
Popularity: 2.8
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Robert Clark
Dick Ryan
Popularity: 0.7
Michael Seater
Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Popularity: 0.4
Jordan Todosey
Jordan Todosey
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Popularity: 0.4
Jack Murray
Jack Murray
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Popularity: 0.4
Noni White
Noni White
Pauline
Popularity: 0.2
Nora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Girl Group Member
Popularity: 0.7

Key Crew

Director Jane Anderson
Producer Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey, Jack Rapke
Executive Producer Marty P. Ewing
Editor Robert Dalva
Screenplay Jane Anderson

Production

ImageMovers
US
Revolution Studios
US
Go Fish Pictures
US
DreamWorks Pictures
US

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Keywords

commercial housewife based on true story middle class ohio dysfunctional marriage breaking the fourth wall based on memoir or autobiography prize money woman director mortgage contests and competitions 1950s 1960s large family tv contest prizes married with children economic struggle grand prize

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Details
Release Date September 28, 2005
Runtime 1h 39m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.6
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