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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

6.7 | Sep 28, 2005 (US) | Drama | 01:39
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She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay
Producer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Stunt Double
Casting
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Executive Producer
Producer
Script Supervisor
Set Decoration

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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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