The Straight Story
(1999)

A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

Released: 1999-10-15

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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. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

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Pierre Edelman

Executive Producer

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Michael Polaire

Executive Producer

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Jack Fisk

Production Design

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Patricia Norris

Costume Design

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Freddie Francis

Director of Photography

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Hilary Schroeder

First Assistant Editor

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Angelo Badalamenti

Original Music Composer

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Bob Harper

Makeup Artist

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Chris Kennedy

Assistant Art Director

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