28 Sep 2005
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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.
Girlfriends
“I don't know what's going on anymore.”
A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.
Top Billed Cast
Eli Wallach Rabbi Gold
Adam Cohen Bar Mitzvah Boy
Anita Skinner Anne Munroe
Jean De Baer Terry
Christopher Guest Eric
Nancy Mette Denise
Kenneth McMillan Cabbie
Bob Balaban Martin
Albert Rogers Hair Dresser
Jane Anderson Omega Receptionist
Gina Rogak Julie
Russell Horton Photo Editor
Regina David Rabbi's Receptionist
Amy Wright Ceil
Ted Lambert Rabbi's Son
Tanya Berezin Rabbi's Wife
Kathryn Walker Carpel's Receptionist
Roderick Cook Carpel
Viveca Lindfors Beatrice
Kristoffer Tabori Charlie
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