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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

6.6/ 1020051h 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.

Directed by Jane Anderson

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4 stills

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The cast

Faces behind the story

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

Dick Ryan

Michael Seater

Michael Seater

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs