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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

20051h 39mJane Anderson

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"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.

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CommercialHousewifeBased On True StoryMiddle ClassOhioDysfunctional MarriageBreaking The Fourth WallBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyPrize MoneyWoman Director

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What is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio stars Julianne Moore (Evelyn Ryan), Woody Harrelson (Kelly Ryan), Laura Dern (Dortha Schaefer), Trevor Morgan (Bruce Ryan), Ellary Porterfield (Tuff Ryan). The film was directed by Jane Anderson.

How long is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

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