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.
Cast
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
Noni White
Pauline
Nora Dunn
Girl Group Member
Erik Knudsen
Rog Ryan at 13 Years
Crew
Jane Anderson
Director, Screenplay
Terry Ryan
Novel
Robert Dalva
Editor
Jonathan Freeman
Director of Photography
Marty P. Ewing
Executive Producer
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Steve Starkey
Producer
Jack Rapke
Producer
Edward T. McAvoy
Production Design
John Brace
Casting
Linda Lowy
Casting
Hala Bahmet
Costume Designer
Christopher Boyes
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Craig Sost
Visual Effects Producer
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Clive Thomasson
Set Decoration
Susan Marucci
Script Supervisor
Jodi Michelle Pynn
Stunt Double
Mac Smith
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