The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Jane Anderson

Writers (WGA):

Terry Ryan (book)
Jane Anderson (screenplay)

Release Date:

1 kesäkuu 2007 (Spain)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

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

Plot:

In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan (Moore) enters a commercial jingle-writing contest. Based on a true story.

Plot Keywords:

Contest | Defiance Ohio | Ohio | Prize | Jingle

Awards:

1 nomination

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
Jake Scott	...	Bruce Ryan at 11 yrs
Jordan Todosey	...	Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Ryan Price	...	Mike Ryan at 6 yrs
Shae Norris	...	Barb Ryan at 4 yrs
Abigail Falle	...	Betsy Ryan at 2 yrs

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 thematic elements, some disturbing images and language.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #41773)

Filming Locations:

Caledonia, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Revolution Erie Productions Ltd.

Trivia:

At the very end of the film, several children are seen fading in and out of the picture, which shows the passing of several years. One of the young boys is Evelyn Ryan's young grandson who happened to be there that day.

Goofs:

Factual errors: In her book upon which this screenplay was based, author Terry Ryan indicates that during the shopping spree Evelyn Ryan was prohibited from taking more than one of any individual item however in the filmed spree the Evelyn character grabs two, three or even more of many items like lollipops, candy, pineapples, etc.

Quotes:

Evelyn Ryan: [singing] My frisk the Frigidaire, clean the cupboard bare sandwich.

Movie Connections:

Features "Queen for a Day" (1956)

Soundtrack:

Bye Bye Blues

Loved Prize Winner

I saw this Movie and it takes you back to the days before women really had domestic rights. It is not only about a strong and bright woman's struggle to keep her family fed and together it is about why woman started standing up and demanding fair treatment. This is a must see for all. The acting is exceptional. I liked the magic between Julianne Moore and Ellary Porterfield. She is one to watch. A star in the making. Woody was also very good. He played the simple, powerless husband to a tee. That had to be a very hard part to play. Lets get this movie out in full circulation so others can appreciate this excellent show.