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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

Genres

Drama

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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

6.681/10

Release Date

28 September 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Evelyn Ryan

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Kelly Ryan

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Dortha Schaefer

Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Bruce Ryan

Ellary Porterfield

Ellary Porterfield

Tuff Ryan

Simon Reynolds

Simon Reynolds

Ray the Milkman

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Dick Ryan

Michael Seater

Michael Seater

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Jordan Todosey

Jordan Todosey

Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jack Murray

Jack Murray

Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Noni White

Noni White

Pauline

Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn

Girl Group Member

Erik Knudsen

Erik Knudsen

Rog Ryan at 13 Years

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