AskBiography Logo   Latest News  Follow Us on Twitter  Follow Us on Google Buzz  Became Fan - Facebook  Subscribe to RSSRSS   Bookmark and Share

The Straight Story

The Straight Story
DVD cover for The Straight Story
Film information
NameThe Straight Story
Directed byDavid Lynch
Produced byPierre Edelman
Michael Polaire
Mary Sweeney
Written byJohn E. Roach
Mary Sweeney
StarringRichard Farnsworth
Sissy Spacek
Harry Dean Stanton
Music byAngelo Badalamenti
CinematographyFreddie Francis
Editing byMary Sweeney
Distributed byWalt Disney Pictures (US)
FilmFour (UK)
Release date 
Running time112 minutes
Country 
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Gross revenue$6,197,866 (USA)

The Straight Story

Album information
NameThe Straight Story
Typesoundtrack
ArtistAngelo Badalamenti
ReleasedOctober 12, 1999
RecordedAsymmetrical Studio, Hollywood
LabelWindham Hill Records
ProducerDavid Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti

     Home | Album | The Straight Story



'The Straight Story' is a 1999 film directed by David Lynch. The film was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime partner and co-worker. She co-wrote the script with John E. Roach.

The Straight Story is based on the true story of Alvin Straight's journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawnmower. Alvin, (played by Richard Farnsworth)

is an elderly World War II veteran who lives with his daughter Rose (Sissy Spacek), a kind woman with a mental disability. When he hears that his estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke, Alvin makes up his mind to go visit him and hopefully make amends before he dies. But because Alvin's legs and eyes are too impaired for him to receive a driving license, he hitches a trailer to his recently purchased thirty year-old John Deere 110 Lawn tractor and sets off on the 240-mile journey from Laurens, Iowa to Mount Zion, Wisconsin.

The film follows the story of Alvin's six-week journey across rural America, the people he meets, his impact on their lives, and theirs on his. It has been called a modern odyssey of a man dealing with his own mortality and mistakes and the lasting bonds of family.

The Straight Story Video

Brief collection of the biggest lightning strikes ever hitting Brisbane. Looking south over the Brisbane river with story bridge on the left and the Gabba cricket ground straight ahead.
0.47 min. | 4.84 user rating
Don't forget to LIKE for more!!! FULL HIGHLIGHT REELS PLAYLIST: www.youtube.com Sorry If I kept you waiting so long for my first SVR2011 Highlight Reel video, but finally here it is, and it's a King Of The Ring 2010 special edition! QUARTER FINALS: - Alberto Del Rio vs. Daniel Bryan - John Morrison vs. Cody Rhodes - Ezekiel Jackson vs. Drew McIntyire - Sheamus vs. Kofi Kingston SEMI FINALS - Alberto Del Rio vs. John Morrison FINALS - John Morrison vs. Sheamus #63 - Top Rated (All Time)) - Gaming - Italy TAGS: WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2011 PS3 Online SVR11 SVR2011 SVR THQ Yukes Highlight Reel Story Designer Superstar Threads King Of The Ring 2010 Highlights KOTR Package Recap Promo Tribute Winner Sheamus Celtic Warrior John Morrison Alberto Del Rio Daniel Bryan Cody Rhodes Ezekiel Jackson Drew McIntyire Kofi Kingston CM Punk Straight Edge Rey Mysterio Nexus Slammy Awards Streak Career WrestleMania SVRNoobsKiller TheSVRNoobsKiller AndyBadwool Andy Badwool thesmackdownhotel.com
5.17 min. | 4.91 user rating
"Little Feeling" music video, performed by Leonie Casanova. The song was written and featured in the film "I Can't Think Straight" by Shamim Sarif, starring Lisa Ray & Sheetal Sheth. The World Unseen and I Can't Think Straight DVDs are now available through www.enlightenment-productions.com (click on "how to get") The DVDs have a great list of bonus features.
3.68 min. | 4.93 user rating
How to Create Buzz lightyear In Smackdown vs Raw 2011 In HD ! Learn how to make Sin Cara from the WWE ! FNJimmy has been watching wrestling all of his life. So when we decided to recreate some matches for Survivor Series 2010 and Smackdown VS Raw 2011 didn't have Woody but nacho libre will be available, FNJimmy stepped up to the plate and created the superstar right before our eyes. If You would like to see more Subscribe ! There is DLC for Smackdown VS Raw 2011 that includes Wade Barrett and it called Fan Axxess. This DLC is available now on Xbox live and PSN, however it will not unlock Wade Barrett until the "Holiday season." When we did this taping I searched high and low to find out what the details are of this DLC exactly are. After my research and digging arond the internet, I came to the conclusion that if you download the Fan Axxess DLC, you would get Wade Barratt right away. This was not the case and it doesn't really say that anywhere. It was confusing to me. Have a look at these links for yourself and tell me what you think in the comments below. The only thing I could guarantee is that we weren't going to unlock Bret Hart. Here are the steps : 1. make it ! 2.make entrance ! 4.play ! Hope you like it! Comment, like and Subscribe! Ignore: You can download it from the Svr 2011 Community Creations searching as tag: Dxario - Carlito - Colon I've uploaded it as EDITABLE, so you can adjust moveset (i haven't spent much time on it, honestly), put his own music in the <b>...</b>
3.80 min. | 4.74 user rating
* Watch in High Definition (HD) This is my 2nd fanvideo is dedicated to Korean superstars, Jung Ji Hoon (aka Bi Rain) & sexy popstar, Lee Hyori. I used clips from Bi Rain's MV, "September 12th", and Hyori's MV, "Straight Up" because I absolutely love the song and the lyrics are really sweet. * NOTE: This fanvideo was made for viewing purposely only and do not/will not be used for any type of profit of any shape or form. - MY GIRL - Lyrics Hey baby I Love you girl ! You know what ? You are my sunshine Listen Baby girl My happy girl Your room is filled with me the whole day You are in front of me every morning Your face made me feel sweet You are beautiful lady You are always my pretty honey You are so beautiful The words I wanted to say, please listen to me I am always your man, you are always my girl You are my woman Don't look somewhere else You are always my girl, I am always your man I am your man You are my woman Step by Step Slowly approaching Step by Step Always waiting for you You are beautiful lady You are always my guardian angel You are so beautiful The words you like to hear I will say it to you I am always your man, you are always my girl You are my woman Don't look somewhere else You are always my girl, I am always your man I am your man I am ready now Always thanks to the love you gave me We both thanks each other As long as we protect it We will love forever I am always your man, you are always my girl You are my woman Don't look somewhere else You are <b>...</b>
3.50 min. | 4.94 user rating
"Broken" music video, performed by Leonie Casanova. The song was written and featured in the film "The World Unseen" by Shamim Sarif, starring Lisa Ray & Sheetal Sheth. The World Unseen and I Can't Think Straight DVDs are now available through www.enlightenment-productions.com (click on "how to get") The DVDs have a great list of bonus features.
4.00 min. | 4.96 user rating
Minha cena preferida, ora bolas.
2.78 min. | 4.95 user rating
Alvin Straight is a very old man with a quiet life in a small country town. When his brother gets seriously sick, he decides to put away their differences and visit him after many, many years. So, alone, he begins a long journey through hundreds of miles, just to see his brother again, even if it's the last thing he will ever do. This movie is based on a true story.
5.75 min. | 4.84 user rating
I changed and improved a lot of things since my first CAW Video. Added border and design to Elbow Pads, made the Straight Edge Tattoo with Paint Tool, improved the Tights Design, and changed the Boots. I made four attires: the classic Black, White and Gold Standard and a new Red/Black. Plus I included in this video the Gold Standard Entrance. Hope you enjoy, rate and comment! Oh i forgot to say you can find it online by searching "Andy Badwool" on PS3. Ratings on there are appreciated as well.
3.23 min. | 4.56 user rating
David Lynchs 1999 film based on the true story of seventy-three year old Alvin Straight who travelled across America on a 1966 John Deere lawnmower to visit his ailing brother in 1994.The film represents a break from Lynchs usual non-linear approach to storytelling and won Richard Farnsworth (who committed suicide a year later) an Oscar nomination.The story details his journey across the states and the people he meets including a minister,a runaway teenager and distressed woman who has frequent car accidents with deer.Copyright of Walt Disney Pictures ,FilmFour and David Lynch
10.88 min. | 0 user rating

Latest News : The Straight Story : Tweet this RSS

Want to The Straight Story latest news on your twitter account???   sign in with twitter
The Straight Story     sign in with twitter   ||  Album     sign in with twitter   ||  Entertainment     sign in with twitter
Japanese government not giving "straight story" on dumping radioactive water ... - The Vancouver Observer Tweet this news
The Vancouver Observer--“We're not getting -the straight story- from the government,” Jeff Patterson, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, said about Japan's dumping of radioactive water from a quake-damaged nuclear power - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:29:51 GMT+00:00
Jon Cassar Sets the Record Straight About 'The Kennedys' - TV Squad Tweet this news
TV Squad--What's the real -story- behind that? We don't really know what the real -story- is. We know just about as much as everybody else knows. We have one press release, and no other insider information besides that. People have rumored that - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:01:47 GMT+00:00
Coming Out: The story of one openly gay athlete in Ypsilanti - The South End Tweet this news
The South End--And you're surrounded by all -straight- men or women so you don't have anyone to really go to or confide in. “It would just really help to know you're not alone. I think that's what it comes down to.” Hendrix, now 21 - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:54:19 GMT+00:00
Thunder Gets Hard Fought Win - KTUL Tweet this news
KTUL--Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook added 30 as Oklahoma City won its fifth -straight- game, 120-112 at Sacramento Monday night. Oklahoma City (55-26) led 24-20 after the opening period, but watched as the Kings (24-57) put up 37 sec - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:08:44 GMT+00:00
Frank W. Abagnale Jr. to Host Catch Me If You Can Talk Back April 14 - TheaterMania.com Tweet this news
TheaterMania.com--The musical captures the astonishing true -story- of a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot -- all before the age of 21. With -straight--arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank's trail, - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:34:19 GMT+00:00
Todd Haynes and Jon Raymond Talk Mildred Pierce at the New School - The L Magazine Tweet this news
The L Magazine--I was conscious that the film was geared toward a different audience than what I'm used to.” Could it be that that was Haynes's trick all along? One of our most postmodern filmmakers doing a “-straight-” -story- is itself i - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:06:39 GMT+00:00
Officials seek clues in death - Escanaba Daily Press Tweet this news
Escanaba Daily Press--"We're making every effort to get a -straight story- as to what occurred that evening," Hunter said this morning. For example, he said, police are looking to find a connection between the deceased and the vehic - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:22:22 GMT+00:00
When comes the time - ESPN Tweet this news
ESPN--Last night I had a nightmare that woke me -straight- up and sweating. I had just knocked the dirt out of my cleats, tapped home plate at Fenway and looked -straight- past SS, LF, and locked on the Green Monster wall. When the pitch came, I swung for - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:09:09 GMT+00:00
Stephanie Meadow selected as SEC golfer of the week - WSFA Tweet this news
WSFA--It is the second -straight- SEC Golfer of the Week recognition for Meadow, who was the co-winner following her win in Puerto Rico. Meadow's most recent win at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate came against one of the deepest fields in col - Date : Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:11:30 GMT+00:00
Setting it Straight - NewsOK.com Tweet this news
NewsOK.com--A -story- on Page 2A listed the incorrect telephone number for ticket applications for “Antiques Roadshow” in Tulsa. The correct number is (888) 762-3749. A -story- on Page 2A listed the incorrect telephone number for ticket applications f - Date : Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:01:28 GMT+00:00

The works of David Lynch

FilmsEraserhead (1977) * The Elephant Man (1980) * Dune (1984) * Blue Velvet (1986) * Wild at Heart (1990) * Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) * Lost Highway (1997) * The Straight Story (1999) * Mulholland Dr. (2001) * Inland Empire (2006)
Short filmsPremonition Following An Evil Deed (1995) * Darkened Room (2002) * Boat (2007) * Absurda (2007)
TelevisionTwin Peaks * American Chronicles * On the Air * Hotel Room
Other workIndustrial Symphony No. 1 * Catching the Big Fish * Rabbits * Images * Dumbland * The Angriest Dog in the World * BlueBob * The Air Is on Fire * Lynch on Lynch * Surveillance * My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? * Dark Night of the Soul * Frequent David Lynch collaborators



Privacy | Sitemap | Micra Hosting | USA Yellow Pages