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Director:
Writers:
John Roach (written by) &
Mary Sweeney (written by)
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Release Date:
3 November 1999 (France) more
Plot:
An old man makes a long journey by tractor to mend his relationship with an ill brother. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 12 wins & 28 nominations more
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(21 articles)
Directors of the Decade: David Lynch
 (From FilmExperience. 29 October 2009, 11:50 AM, PDT)

Have You Watched the Lynchian 'Interview Project' Yet?
 (From Cinematical. 26 October 2009, 6:10 PM, PDT)

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Lyrical love poem of a movie. more (382 total)

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Also Known As:
Une histoire vraie (France)
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Runtime:
112 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Filmed in sequence. more
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Continuity: In New Hampton (at the junction of US 18 and US 63), Alvin crosses West Hale Street before he approaches it. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Dorothy: Hi Rose.
Rose 'Rosie' Straight: Hi Dorothy.
Alvin Straight: [can be heard collapsing inside his house]
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Lyrical love poem of a movie., 10 November 1999
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Author: Barton Adrian Bean, IV (Sailbart) from Anaheim, CA

The Straight Story is a multilevel exploration of the goodness and beauty of America. At one level a slow walk through the heartland, it's kind inhabitants, and amber grain, at another level about growing old and remembering what is important(and actively forgetting what isn't). David Lynch gives us time in this movie and helps me to remember that so much can be said with silence. A remarkable movie that will rest gently with me for some time to come.

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