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Feature film — 2005

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

6.61h 39mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 91 votes.

ImageMovers / Revolution Studios / Go Fish Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures

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Director: Jane Anderson

On screen

Cast & crew

Julianne Moore as Evelyn Ryan

Julianne Moore

Evelyn Ryan

Woody Harrelson as Kelly Ryan

Woody Harrelson

Kelly Ryan

Laura Dern as Dortha Schaefer

Laura Dern

Dortha Schaefer

Trevor Morgan as Bruce Ryan

Trevor Morgan

Bruce Ryan

Ellary Porterfield as Tuff Ryan

Ellary Porterfield

Tuff Ryan

Simon Reynolds as Ray the Milkman

Simon Reynolds

Ray the Milkman

R

Robert Clark

Dick Ryan

Michael Seater as Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Michael Seater

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Jordan Todosey as Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jordan Todosey

Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jack Murray as Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Jack Murray

Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Noni White as Pauline

Noni White

Pauline

Nora Dunn as Girl Group Member

Nora Dunn

Girl Group Member

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