The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
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
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Julianne Moore as Evelyn Ryan |
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Woody Harrelson as Kelly Ryan |
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Laura Dern as Dortha Schaefer |
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Trevor Morgan as Bruce Ryan |
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Ellary Porterfield as Tuff Ryan |
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Simon Reynolds as Ray the Milkman |
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Robert Clark as Dick Ryan |
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Michael Seater as Bub Ryan at 15 yrs |
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Jordan Todosey as Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs |
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Jack Murray as Rog Ryan at 17 yrs |
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Noni White as Pauline |
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Nora Dunn as Girl Group Member |
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Erik Knudsen as Rog Ryan at 13 Years |
| Visual Effects | Craig Sost | Visual Effects Producer |
| Directing | Jane Anderson | Director |
| Writing | Terry Ryan | Novel |
| Writing | Jane Anderson | Screenplay |
| Editing | Robert Dalva | Editor |
| Camera | Jonathan Freeman | Director of Photography |
| Art | Edward T. McAvoy | Production Design |
| Sound | John Frizzell | Original Music Composer |
| Production | John Brace | Casting |
| Production | Linda Lowy | Casting |
| Art | Clive Thomasson | Set Decoration |
| Production | Marty P. Ewing | Executive Producer |
| Production | Robert Zemeckis | Producer |
| Production | Steve Starkey | Producer |
| Production | Jack Rapke | Producer |
| Directing | Susan Marucci | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Jodi Michelle Pynn | Stunt Double |
| Sound | John Frizzell | Conductor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hala Bahmet | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Christopher Boyes | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Mac Smith | Other |
