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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

200599 min 6.6 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.”

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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Release / first air2005-09-28
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorJane Anderson
WriterTerry Ryan
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionImageMovers, Revolution Studios

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreEvelyn Ryan
Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonKelly Ryan
Laura DernLaura DernDortha Schaefer
Trevor MorganTrevor MorganBruce Ryan
Ellary PorterfieldEllary PorterfieldTuff Ryan
Simon ReynoldsSimon ReynoldsRay the Milkman
Robert ClarkRobert ClarkDick Ryan
Michael SeaterMichael SeaterBub Ryan at 15 yrs
Jordan TodoseyJordan TodoseyTuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack MurrayJack MurrayRog Ryan at 17 yrs

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#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#economic struggle#grand prize

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