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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

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PG-13

1h 39m

Biography, Drama

September 28th, 2005

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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.

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Cast

Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan at 16 yrs
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan at 13, 16 & 18 yrs
Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
Monté Gagné
Lea Anne Ryan at 17 yrs
Robert Clark
Dick Ryan at 16 yrs
Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Erik Knudsen
Rog Ryan at 13 yrs
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Directors

Jane Anderson
Full cast & crew

Producers

Marty P. Ewing
executive producer
(as Marty Ewing)
Jack Rapke
producer
Steve Starkey
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Terry Ryan
book
Jane Anderson
screenplay
Full cast & crew

Taglines

The true story of how a mother raised ten kids on twenty-five words or less.
She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

Keywords

nudity
male nudity
kiss
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

March 14th, 2006 (Singapore) (DVD premiere)
June 1st, 2007 (Spain)
September 28th, 2005 (United States of America) (Los Angeles, California)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Pobjednica (Bosnian title)
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (original title)
Võitja (Estonia)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Interior & exterior shots)
Caledonia, Ontario, Canada
Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada
All Locations

Running Times

99 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby Digital
DTS
SDDS

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Revolution Studios
Revolution Erie Productions Ltd.
Go Fish Pictures
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Distribution Companies

DreamWorks Distribution
Revolution Studios
DreamWorks (United States of America)
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Special Effects Companies

Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) (special visual effects)
Pacific Title (United States of America) (end titles & opticals)

Other Companies

International Film Guarantors (completion guarantee provided by)
Orbit Digital (Avids and technical support)
Encompass Music Partners (contractor)
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