The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio poster

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio( 2005)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Julianne Moore

      Evelyn Ryan

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      Woody Harrelson

      Kelly Ryan

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      Laura Dern

      Dortha Schaefer

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      Trevor Morgan

      Bruce Ryan

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      Ellary Porterfield

      Tuff Ryan

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      Simon Reynolds

      Ray the Milkman

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      Robert Clark

      Dick Ryan

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      Michael Seater

      Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

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      Jordan Todosey

      Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

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      Jack Murray

      Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

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      Noni White

      Pauline

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      Nora Dunn

      Girl Group Member

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      Erik Knudsen

      Rog Ryan at 13 Years

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • commercial
    • housewife
    • based on true story
    • middle class
    • ohio
    • dysfunctional marriage
    • breaking the fourth wall
    • based on memoir or autobiography
    • prize money
    • woman director
    • mortgage
    • contests and competitions
    • 1950s
    • 1960s
    • large family
    • tv contest
    • prizes
    • married with children
    • economic struggle
    • grand prize