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The Straight Story

Plot: A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license
Release Date: Friday, October 15 1999
25 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Richard FarnsworthRichard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth was
79 in The Straight Story
as 'Alvin'.
Wed, Sep 01 1920 –
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Portrait of Sissy SpacekSissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek was
49 in The Straight Story
as 'Rose'.
Sun, Dec 25 1949
Portrait of Jane Galloway HeitzJane Galloway Heitz
Jane Galloway Heitz was
58 in The Straight Story
as 'Dorothy'.
Thu, Sep 18 1941 –
Wed, Nov 13 2019
Portrait of Joseph A. CarpenterJoseph A. Carpenter
Joseph A. Carpenter was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Bud'.
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Portrait of Donald WiegertDonald Wiegert
Donald Wiegert was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Sig'.
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Portrait of Tracey MaloneyTracey Maloney
Tracey Maloney was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Nurse'.
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Portrait of Dan FlanneryDan Flannery
Dan Flannery was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Doctor Gibbons'.
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Portrait of Jennifer EdwardsJennifer Edwards
Jennifer Edwards was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Brenda'.
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Portrait of Ed GrennanEd Grennan
Ed Grennan was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Pete'.
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Portrait of Jack WalshJack Walsh
Jack Walsh was
65 in The Straight Story
as 'Apple'.
Tue, Nov 14 1933 –
Fri, Jul 25 2014
Portrait of Gil PearsonGil Pearson
Gil Pearson was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Bus Driver'.
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Portrait of Barbara June PattersonBarbara June Patterson
Barbara June Patterson was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Woman on Bus'.
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Portrait of Everett McGillEverett McGill
Everett McGill was
53 in The Straight Story
as 'Tom the John Deere Dealer'.
Sun, Oct 21 1945
Portrait of Anastasia WebbAnastasia Webb
Anastasia Webb was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Crystal'.
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Portrait of Matt GuidryMatt Guidry
Matt Guidry was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Steve'.
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Portrait of Bill McCallumBill McCallum
Bill McCallum was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Rat'.
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Portrait of Barbara E. RobertsonBarbara E. Robertson
Barbara E. Robertson was
31 in The Straight Story
as 'Deer Woman'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of James CadaJames Cada
James Cada was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Danny Riordan'.
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Portrait of Sally WingertSally Wingert
Sally Wingert was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Darla Riordan'.
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Portrait of Barbara KingsleyBarbara Kingsley
Barbara Kingsley was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Janet Johnson'.
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Portrait of Jim HaunJim Haun
Jim Haun was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Johnny Johnson'.
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Portrait of Wiley HarkerWiley Harker
Wiley Harker was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Verlyn Heller'.
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Portrait of Randy WiedenhoffRandy Wiedenhoff
Randy Wiedenhoff was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Fireman #1'.
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Portrait of Jerry E. AndersonJerry E. Anderson
Jerry E. Anderson was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Fireman #2'.
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Portrait of Kevin FarleyKevin Farley
Kevin Farley was
34 in The Straight Story
as 'Harald'.
Tue, Jun 08 1965
Portrait of John FarleyJohn Farley
John Farley was
30 in The Straight Story
as 'Thorvald'.
Tue, Oct 29 1968
Portrait of John LordanJohn Lordan
John Lordan was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Priest'.
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Portrait of Garrett SweeneyGarrett Sweeney
Garrett Sweeney was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boy in Truck'.
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Portrait of Peter SweeneyPeter Sweeney
Peter Sweeney was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boy in Truck'.
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Portrait of Tommy FaheyTommy Fahey
Tommy Fahey was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boy in Truck'.
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Portrait of Matt FaheyMatt Fahey
Matt Fahey was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boy in Truck'.
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Portrait of Dan FaheyDan Fahey
Dan Fahey was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boy in Truck'.
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Portrait of Russ ReedRuss Reed
Russ Reed was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Mt. Zion Bartender'.
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Portrait of Leroy SwadleyLeroy Swadley
Leroy Swadley was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Bar Patron'.
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Portrait of Ralph FeldhackerRalph Feldhacker
Ralph Feldhacker was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Farmer on Tractor'.
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Portrait of Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton was
73 in The Straight Story
as 'Lyle'.
Wed, Jul 14 1926 –
Fri, Sep 15 2017

Crew

Portrait of David LynchDavid Lynch
David Lynch was
53 in The Straight Story
as 'Director, Sound Designer'
Sun, Jan 20 1946
Portrait of Freddie FrancisFreddie Francis
Freddie Francis was
81 in The Straight Story
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Dec 22 1917 –
Sat, Mar 17 2007
Portrait of Chris KennedyChris Kennedy
Chris Kennedy was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Assistant Art Director'
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Portrait of Simone FarberSimone Farber
Simone Farber was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Eric ShermanEric Sherman
Eric Sherman was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Scott CameronScott Cameron
Scott Cameron was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of David L. ButlerDavid L. Butler
David L. Butler was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Aerial Director of Photography'
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Portrait of David B. NowellDavid B. Nowell
David B. Nowell was
50 in The Straight Story
as 'Aerial Director of Photography'
Sat, Dec 04 1948
Portrait of Mary SweeneyMary Sweeney
Mary Sweeney was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Screenplay, Editor, Producer'
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Portrait of John RoachJohn Roach
John Roach was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Neal EdelsteinNeal Edelstein
Neal Edelstein was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Pierre EdelmanPierre Edelman
Pierre Edelman was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Michael PolaireMichael Polaire
Michael Polaire was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Walter SpencerWalter Spencer
Walter Spencer was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Music Editor, Dialogue Editor'
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Portrait of Ronald EngRonald Eng
Ronald Eng was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Sound Effects Editor, Supervising Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Doug JacksonDoug Jackson
Doug Jackson was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Hilary SchroederHilary Schroeder
Hilary Schroeder was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'First Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Howard NeimanHoward Neiman
Howard Neiman was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Foley Supervisor, Foley Editor'
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Portrait of Angelo BadalamentiAngelo Badalamenti
Angelo Badalamenti was
62 in The Straight Story
as 'Original Music Composer'
Tue, Mar 23 1937 –
Sun, Dec 11 2022
Portrait of Jack FiskJack Fisk
Jack Fisk was
53 in The Straight Story
as 'Production Design'
Wed, Dec 19 1945
Portrait of Rick LeFevourRick LeFevour
Rick LeFevour was
44 in The Straight Story
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Tue, Aug 09 1955
Portrait of Jane AldermanJane Alderman
Jane Alderman was
60 in The Straight Story
as 'Casting'
Tue, Aug 15 1939 –
Sun, Oct 23 2016
Portrait of James FierroJames Fierro
James Fierro was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
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Portrait of Patricia NorrisPatricia Norris
Patricia Norris was
68 in The Straight Story
as 'Costume Design'
Sun, Mar 22 1931 –
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Portrait of Patrick GiraudiPatrick Giraudi
Patrick Giraudi was
38 in The Straight Story
as 'Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Sat, Aug 05 1961
Portrait of Crist BallasCrist Ballas
Crist Ballas was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of W.T. ZachaW.T. Zacha
W.T. Zacha was
69 in The Straight Story
as 'Costume Supervisor'
Sat, Dec 28 1929
Portrait of David Lee FeinDavid Lee Fein
David Lee Fein was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Foley Artist'
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Portrait of Wilson WebbWilson Webb
Wilson Webb was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Sean EverettSean Everett
Sean Everett was
37 in The Straight Story
as 'Property Master'
Wed, Jun 13 1962
Portrait of Keith BuntingKeith Bunting
Keith Bunting was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Best Boy Grip'
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Portrait of Barbara HaberechtBarbara Haberecht
Barbara Haberecht was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Bob HarperBob Harper
Bob Harper was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Earl SampsonEarl Sampson
Earl Sampson was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Bryan ArenasBryan Arenas
Bryan Arenas was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Joan PhiloJoan Philo
Joan Philo was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Extras Casting'
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Portrait of Gary D'AmicoGary D'Amico
Gary D'Amico was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Bill McConnell Jr.Bill McConnell Jr.
Bill McConnell Jr. was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Don CerroneDon Cerrone
Don Cerrone was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Susumu TokunowSusumu Tokunow
Susumu Tokunow was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Location Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Shane PatrickShane Patrick
Shane Patrick was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Swing'
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Portrait of Richard AlarianRichard Alarian
Richard Alarian was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Chief Lighting Technician'
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Portrait of Thomas TraugottThomas Traugott
Thomas Traugott was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Swing'
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Portrait of Amy AlarianAmy Alarian
Amy Alarian was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Scott Andrew ResslerScott Andrew Ressler
Scott Andrew Ressler was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of David HackDavid Hack
David Hack was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Leadman'
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Portrait of Mary ErstadMary Erstad
Mary Erstad was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Foley Recordist'
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Portrait of Lucy SustarLucy Sustar
Lucy Sustar was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Foley Recordist'
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Portrait of Lynn BlumenthalLynn Blumenthal
Lynn Blumenthal was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Joshua E. SmithJoshua E. Smith
Joshua E. Smith was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Bill McConnell Sr.Bill McConnell Sr.
Bill McConnell Sr. was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Kathryn RobertsKathryn Roberts
Kathryn Roberts was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Camera Loader'
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Portrait of Deborah K. DeeDeborah K. Dee
Deborah K. Dee was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Diane MarshallDiane Marshall
Diane Marshall was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Foley Artist'
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Portrait of Gordon HaymanGordon Hayman
Gordon Hayman was
60 in The Straight Story
as 'Camera Operator'
Tue, Mar 07 1939
Portrait of Susan LichtmanSusan Lichtman
Susan Lichtman was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Set Costumer'
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Portrait of Scott SmithScott Smith
Scott Smith was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Aerial Camera'
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Portrait of John NeffJohn Neff
John Neff was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Sally J. HarperSally J. Harper
Sally J. Harper was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Catherine HeadCatherine Head
Catherine Head was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Casting Associate'
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Portrait of David WiltDavid Wilt
David Wilt was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Steven KerlagonSteven Kerlagon
Steven Kerlagon was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Lead Painter'
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Portrait of Johnny D. CulleyJohnny D. Culley
Johnny D. Culley was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Assistant Property Master'
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Portrait of Rudy J. CalzavaraRudy J. Calzavara
Rudy J. Calzavara was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Stunt Double'
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Portrait of Steven R. MoralesSteven R. Morales
Steven R. Morales was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Assistant Chief Lighting Technician'
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Portrait of Brendan David ButlerBrendan David Butler
Brendan David Butler was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Aerial Camera'
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Portrait of Vicki Jo HertzVicki Jo Hertz
Vicki Jo Hertz was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Extras Casting Assistant'
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Portrait of Eric RitterEric Ritter
Eric Ritter was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Mike WeesnerMike Weesner
Mike Weesner was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Special Effects Assistant'
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Portrait of Trini WiltTrini Wilt
Trini Wilt was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Art Department Assistant'
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Portrait of Timothy W. LobdellTimothy W. Lobdell
Timothy W. Lobdell was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Carpenter'
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Portrait of Sarah Jane HillSarah Jane Hill
Sarah Jane Hill was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Casting Associate'
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Portrait of Nancy BriggsNancy Briggs
Nancy Briggs was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Casting Associate'
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Portrait of Michael FedackMichael Fedack
Michael Fedack was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Dolly Grip'
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Portrait of Ron BurchfieldRon Burchfield
Ron Burchfield was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Edgar MartinEdgar Martin
Edgar Martin was
>> in The Straight Story
as 'Grip'
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