The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
“She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.”
2005•1h 39m•6.6•Released
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.
Director
Jane Anderson
Writer
Jane Anderson
Languages
English
Studio
ImageMovers
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
Jordan Todosey
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack Murray
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Noni White
Pauline
Nora Dunn
Girl Group Member
Erik Knudsen
Rog Ryan at 13 Years
Production
Company
ImageMovers
Company
Revolution Studios
Company
Go Fish Pictures
Company
DreamWorks Pictures
Producer
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Steve Starkey
Producer
Jack Rapke
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