The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

Directed by Jane Anderson

1h 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

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

Crew

Craig Sost

Craig Sost

Visual Effects Producer

Jane Anderson

Jane Anderson

Director

Terry Ryan

Terry Ryan

Novel

Jane Anderson

Jane Anderson

Screenplay

Robert Dalva

Robert Dalva

Editor

Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman

Director of Photography

Edward T. McAvoy

Edward T. McAvoy

Production Design

John Frizzell

John Frizzell

Original Music Composer

John Brace

John Brace

Casting

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