The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

• 6.69 Drama
• 2005-09-28
• 99 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

Julianne Moore (Evelyn Ryan) Woody Harrelson (Kelly Ryan) Laura Dern (Dortha Schaefer) Trevor Morgan (Bruce Ryan) Ellary Porterfield (Tuff Ryan) Simon Reynolds (Ray the Milkman) Robert Clark (Dick Ryan) Michael Seater (Bub Ryan at 15 yrs) Jordan Todosey (Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs) Jack Murray (Rog Ryan at 17 yrs)

Director:

Jane Anderson

Writer:

Jane Anderson