The Straight Story (1999) ENG

Language: English Genres: Biography, Drama Country: France, UK, USA Director: David Lynch Writers: John Roach, Mary Sweeney Cast: Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Richard Farnsworth, Tracey Maloney, Dan Flannery, Jennifer EdwardsHughes, Ed Grennan, Jack Walsh, Max the Wonder Dog, Gil Pearson, Barbara June Patterson, Everett McGill, Anastasia Webb Storyline: The Straight Story chronicles a trip made by 73yearold Alvin Straight from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wis. , in 1994 while riding a lawn mower. The man undertook his strange journey to mend his relationship with his ill, estranged, 75yearold brother Lyle. Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar.