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The Straight Story
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Is this based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on an actual event that happened from early July of '94 to August of that same year.
His nephew, Dayne Straight, drove him back home and Henry (renamed Lyle in the film) moved back to Iowa to stay close to his family.
Alvin died on November 9th of 1996.
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How long is The Straight Story?
1 hour and 52 minutes
When was The Straight Story released?
September 3, 1999
What is the IMDb rating of The Straight Story?
8 out of 10
Who stars in The Straight Story?
Richard Farnsworth
,
Sissy Spacek
, and
Jane Galloway Heitz
Who wrote The Straight Story?
Mary Sweeney
and
John Roach
Who directed The Straight Story?
David Lynch
Who was the composer for The Straight Story?
Angelo Badalamenti
Who was the producer of The Straight Story?
Mary Sweeney
and
Neal Edelstein
Who was the executive producer of The Straight Story?
Michael Polaire
and
Pierre Edelman
Who was the cinematographer for The Straight Story?
Freddie Francis
Who was the editor of The Straight Story?
Mary Sweeney
Who are the characters in The Straight Story?
Rose, Alvin, Doctor Gibbons, Farm Dog, Tom the John Deere Dealer, and Verlyn Heller
What is the plot of The Straight Story?
An old man makes a long journey by lawnmower to mend his relationship with an ill brother.
What was the budget for The Straight Story?
$10 million
How much did The Straight Story earn at the worldwide box office?
$6.42 million
How much did The Straight Story earn at the US box office?
$6.2 million
What is The Straight Story rated?
G
What genre is The Straight Story?
Biographical and Drama
How many awards has The Straight Story won?
18 awards
How many awards has The Straight Story been nominated for?
58 nominations
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