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The Straight Story   1999     3 and a half stars    G, 111 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: David Lynch  
Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Everett McGill, Jennifer Edwards-Hughes, Barbara E. Robertson, John Farley, Harry Dean Stanton, John Lordan, Kevin P. Farley, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney

  In 1994, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth)–a 73-year old from Laurens, Iowa–wanted to take a 240-mile journey to reconcile with his brother in Blue River, Wisconsin. But failing eyesight prevented Alvin from getting a driver's license. His solution: drive his John Deere lawn tractor instead. During the trip, Alvin reminisces, overcomes adversities, and meets friendly strangers. Farnsworth was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, the oldest actor to have received a Best Actor nomination.



Cast
Richard Farnsworth Alvin Straight
Sissy Spacek Rose Straight
Jane Galloway Heitz Dorothy
Everett McGill Tom, the John Deere Dealer
Jennifer Edwards-Hughes Brenda
Barbara E. Robertson Deer Woman
John Farley Thorvaid
Harry Dean Stanton Lyle Straight
John Lordan Priest
Kevin P. Farley Harald
Joseph A. Carpenter Bud
Donald Wiegert Sig
Tracey Maloney Nurse

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