The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

99 mins | Drama | Sept. 28, 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.

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

99 mins | Drama | Sept. 28, 2005

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers Revolution Studios, ImageMovers
Original title The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Directors Susan Marucci, Jane Anderson
Writers Terry Ryan, Jane Anderson

Cast

Julianne Moore

as Evelyn Ryan

Woody Harrelson

as Kelly Ryan

Laura Dern

as Dortha Schaefer

Trevor Morgan

as Bruce Ryan

Ellary Porterfield

as Tuff Ryan

Simon Reynolds

as Ray the Milkman

Robert Clark

as Dick Ryan

Michael Seater

as Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Jordan Todosey

as Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jack Murray

as Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Noni White

as Pauline

Nora Dunn

as Girl Group Member