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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

Poster for The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jane Anderson
  • Profile picture of Julianne Moore
    Evelyn Ryan Julianne Moore
  • Profile picture of Woody Harrelson
    Kelly Ryan Woody Harrelson
  • Profile picture of Laura Dern
    Dortha Schaefer Laura Dern
  • Profile picture of Trevor Morgan
    Bruce Ryan Trevor Morgan
  • Profile picture of Ellary Porterfield
    Tuff Ryan Ellary Porterfield
  • Profile picture of Simon Reynolds
    Ray the Milkman Simon Reynolds
  • Profile picture of Michael Seater
    Bub Ryan at 15 yrs Michael Seater
  • Profile picture of Jordan Todosey
    Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs Jordan Todosey

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Keywords

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  • 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