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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
Sep 28, 2005 · 1h 39m
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Drama

PLOT

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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CAST

Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
Robert Clark
Dick Ryan
Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Directed by Jane Anderson

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
ImageMovers, Revolution Studios, Go Fish Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures
Country
US

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