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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. Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill.
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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Oct 15, 1999 · You'd think it was a fantasy, this kindness of strangers, if the movie weren't based on a true story. 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.
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...
Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, by riding a lawn mower. Will he succeed?
The Straight Story. Story of a 73-year-old man who takes a six week trip on his riding lawn mower to mend his relationship with his older brother, who is ill. Duration: 1h 51m. Release Date: 1999. Genre: DramaBiographical. Rating: Director: David Lynch.
