The Straight Story

A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

'The Straight Story' chronicles a trip made by 73-year-old 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, 75-year-old brother Lyle.

Direction

David Lynch

Screenplay

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John Roach

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Mary Sweeney