The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Sep 28 2005
•2h 39m
•Drama
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.
Cast
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Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan
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