The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

  • NR
  • 09/28/2005 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

Overview

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.

Jane Anderson

Director, Screenplay

Terry Ryan

Novel

Cast

Julianne Moore's headshot

Julianne Moore

Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson's headshot

Woody Harrelson

Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern's headshot

Laura Dern

Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan's headshot

Trevor Morgan

Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield's headshot

Ellary Porterfield

Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds's headshot

Simon Reynolds

Ray the Milkman
Robert Clark's headshot

Robert Clark

Dick Ryan
Michael Seater's headshot

Michael Seater

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

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