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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

# She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
Drama
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2005-09-28
⌚ Running Time: 99 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.681

Beloved Cast

Julianne Moore original image
Evelyn Ryan
Julianne Moore
Woody Harrelson original image
Kelly Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Laura Dern original image
Dortha Schaefer
Laura Dern
Trevor Morgan original image
Bruce Ryan
Trevor Morgan
Ellary Porterfield original image
Tuff Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
Simon Reynolds original image
Ray the Milkman
Simon Reynolds
Robert Clark original image
Dick Ryan
Robert Clark
Michael Seater original image
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Michael Seater
Jordan Todosey original image
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jordan Todosey
Jack Murray original image
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Jack Murray
Noni White original image
Pauline
Noni White
Nora Dunn original image
Girl Group Member
Nora Dunn
Erik Knudsen original image
Rog Ryan at 13 Years
Erik Knudsen

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