Richard Farnsworth
Alvin Straight
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The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch. It was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime partner and collaborator, who also co-wrote the script with John E. Roach. It is based on the true story of Alvin Straight's 1994 journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower.
Nov 3, 1999 · The Straight Story: Directed by David Lynch. With Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert. An old man makes a long journey by lawnmower to mend his relationship with an ill brother.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1999-11-03
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not recover.
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- David Lynch
- G
- Richard Farnsworth
Oct 15, 1999 · Straight ( Richard Farnsworth) is a 73-year-old man from in Laurens, Iowa, who learns that his brother is dying and wants to see him one last time. His eyes are too bad to allow him to drive. He lives with his daughter Rose ( Sissy Spacek ), who is somewhat mentally challenged and no good behind the wheel. Nor do they have a car.
Synopsis. Laurens, Iowa, 1994. Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) is a 73-year-old frail old man who falls in his kitchen one day and waits for help from his slow-witted daughter Rose (Sissy Spacek).
Watch The Straight Story | Prime Video. Home. Store. Live TV. Categories. OSCAR® nominee. The Straight Story. Story of a man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower. 2,429 IMDb 8.0 1 h 51 min 1999. X-Ray G. Drama · Heartwarming · Inspiring · Thoughtful. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $16.99. More purchase. options.
Oct 15, 1999 · Overview. A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license.
