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Straight Talk

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.8K
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Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host.
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A woman ditches her small-town life for big-city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio-show host.A woman ditches her small-town life for big-city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio-show host.A woman ditches her small-town life for big-city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio-show host.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Barnet Kellman
  • Writers
    • Craig Bolotin(story)
    • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolly Parton
    • James Woods
    • Griffin Dunne
  • Director
    • Barnet Kellman
  • Writers
    • Craig Bolotin(story)
    • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolly Parton
    • James Woods
    • Griffin Dunne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:30
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    Photos29

    James Woods and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton, Griffin Dunne, Paul Dinello, and Charles Fleischer in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton and Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton, Spalding Gray, and Jay Thomas in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton and Griffin Dunne in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods and Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods in Straight Talk (1992)
    Teri Hatcher, James Woods, and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)

    Top cast

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    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Shirlee
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Jack
    Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne
    • Alan
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Steve
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Lily
    John Sayles
    John Sayles
    • Guy Girardi
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Janice
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Dr. Erdman
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Milo Jacoby
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Gene Perlman
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Tony
    Keith MacKechnie
    Keith MacKechnie
    • Gordon
    Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas
    • Zim Zimmerman
    Amy Morton
    Amy Morton
    • Ann
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Ellen
    Ralph Foody
    • Desk Clerk
    Robin Eurich
    • Bill
    Jeff Garlin
    Jeff Garlin
    • Bob
    • Director
      • Barnet Kellman
    • Writers
      • Craig Bolotin(story) (screenplay)
      • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The television advertisements specifically promoted this film as a "date movie" for male-female couples. "Real people" were interviewed outside early screenings, with each of the women commenting on how their husbands loved the picture and loved Dolly Parton. This strategy failed to pay off, however, as "Straight Talk" garnered mainly an audience of women and Parton's devotees.
    • Goofs
      When Jack drops Shirlee off after their date, they pull up in front of her hotel. In the background, a sign for a cafe' says Open 24 Hours, but look closely: the cafe's interior is completely dark, indicating that it is closed.
    • Quotes

      'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon: Get down off the cross, honey. Somebody needs the wood.

    • Alternate versions
      From the big-screen to the video screen, Straight Talk was edited down. Several scenes, including a limo-ride, a longer resturaunt scene with Shirley and Jack, and several other minor scenes were reinstated when it aired on ABC network tv.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Straight Talk/Rock-a-Doodle/Thunderheart/Beethoven/Raise the Red Lantern (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Grace
      Written and Performed by Dolly Parton

    User reviews29

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    Review
    Featured review
    "Straight Talk" is one of Dolly Parton's best.
    Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, and Michael Madsen star in this warm, funny, and terrific film. Dolly Parton stars as Shirlee Kenyon, a down-to-earth dance instructor who has just been fired. Then she decides to go to Chicago where she hopes to make it big. Soon she becomes Chicago's leading radio personality and everything starts going her way. Anybody who likes a funny movie should definitely watch this.
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    • buppy
    • Nov 8, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 王牌大姐大
    • Filming locations
      • Lemont, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
      • Sandollar Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,202,099
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,575,746
      • Apr 5, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,202,099
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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