The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

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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  Jane Anderson
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  Susan Marucci

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