CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 39m
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

66%(91)IMDbDrama

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.

Directed byJane Anderson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
EN
Released
September 28, 2005
Studios
ImageMoversRevolution StudiosDreamWorks Pictures

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Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Trailer

Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Trailer

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Evelyn Ryan

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Kelly Ryan

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Dortha Schaefer

Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Bruce Ryan

Ellary Porterfield

Ellary Porterfield

Tuff Ryan

Simon Reynolds

Simon Reynolds

Ray the Milkman

Robert Clark

Dick Ryan

Michael Seater

Michael Seater

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Jordan Todosey

Jordan Todosey

Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jack Murray

Jack Murray

Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Creative team
Directed by
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Written by
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Produced by
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis
Steve Starkey
Steve Starkey

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