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.
Baby It's You
There's the first one. There's the right one. And there's the one you never forget.
In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.
Top Billed Cast
Rosanna Arquette Jill Rosen
Vincent Spano Albert 'Sheik' Capadilupo
Joanna Merlin Mrs. Rosen
Jack Davidson Dr. Rosen
Nick Ferrari Mr. Capadilupo
Dolores Messina Mrs. Capadilupo
Leora Dana Miss Vernon, Teacher
Bill Raymond Mr. Ripeppi, Teacher
Sam McMurray Mr. McManus, Teacher
Liane Curtis Jody, High School Girl
Claudia Sherman Beth, High School Girl
Marta Kober Debra, High School Girl
Tracy Pollan Leslie, College Girl
Susan Derendorf Chris, College Girl
Frank Vincent Vinnie
Robin Johnson Joann
Gary McCleery Rat
Matthew Modine Steve
John Ferraro Plasky
Phillip Brock Biff
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