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The Straight Story   1999         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