The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
2005 · 1h 39m · 6.6
Drama
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.
Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Trevor Morgan, Ellary Porterfield, Simon Reynolds, Robert Clark, Michael Seater, Jordan Todosey, Jack Murray
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