A septuagenarian drives his lawn mower hundreds of miles to see his estranged, dying brother., David Lynch’s Oscar-nominated FilmFour-funded film, based on a true story, stars the late Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight. Alvin learns his brother is dying and wants to see him one more time. But he can’t afford the air fare and he doesn’t have a car. What he has is a tractor-mower that he decides to drive the 300 miles to Wisconsin. The film simply documents his painfully slow progress, the people he meets and the adventures he has but does so with loving care, slowly bringing out Alvin’s character but showing along the way how he too brings out the best in those he meets. Unique, superlative filmmaking, stunningly shot by Freddie Francis., David Lynch’s Oscar-nominated, FilmFour-funded film, based on a true story, stars Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight. Alvin learns his brother is dying and wants to see him one last time. But he can’t afford the air fare and doesn’t have a car. What he does have is a tractor-mower, on which he decides to drive the 300 miles to Wisconsin. The film documents his painfully slow progress, the people he meets and the adventures he has, but does so with loving care, leisurely bringing out Alvin’s character, showing how he too brings out the best in those he meets. Unique, superlative filmmaking, stunningly shot by Freddie Francis. With Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton., David Lynch, the director least likely to make a family film, pulls it off beautifully with this wholesome tale. Oscar nominee Richard Farnsworth stars as a septuagenarian who drives his lawn mower hundreds of miles to see his estranged, dying brother. Based on a true story. Harry Dean Stanton., David Lynch offers an uncharacteristically straightforward and warmly sentimental approach to his material in this film, based on a true story, about an elderly man’s journey to reconcile with his brother. Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) is an ailing widower in his early 70’s who lives in Laurens, Iowa with his daughter, Rose (Sissy Spacek), who is mildly retarded and has a speech defect. Alvin doesn’t trust doctors, despite suffering from emphysema and a bad hip. Alvin learns that his brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not have long to live. Alvin and Lyle haven’t spoken in 10 years, which Alvin says is mainly a matter of pride and alcohol; Alvin wants to clear his slate with his brother before it’s too late. However, Lyle lives in Wisconsin, and Alvin has little money, no car, and no driver’s license. He does, however, have a riding lawn mower, and so Alvin hops on board and heads northeast to Wisconsin, hoping to make it while there’s still time. Along the way, Alvin makes new friends and refuses to give up on his journey, despite frequent mechanical breakdowns. Richard Farnsworth’s performance as Alvin earned him an Academy Award nomination as Best Actor; it would prove to be his final screen appearance, as he died a year after the film’s release., David Lynch directed this fact-based tale about a septuagenarian who drives his lawn mower hundreds of miles to see his estranged, dying brother
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Straight Story ” ?
A: The main cast includes Richard Farnsworth,Harry Dean Stanton,Jane Galloway Heitz,Sissy Spacek,Everett McGill,John Farley,Kevin P. Farley,Jane Heitz,Joseph A. Carpenter,Donald Wiegert,Tracey Maloney,Don Flannery,Jennifer Edwards-Hughes,Ed Grennan,Jack Walsh,Gil Pearson,Barbara June Patterson,Anastasia Webb,Max Guidry,Bill McCallum,Barbara E. Robertson,Wylie Harker,James Cada,Sally Wingert,Barbara Kingsley,Jim Haun,Randy Wiedenhoff,Jerry E. Anderson,John Lordan,Russ Reed,Ralph Feldhacker,Garett Sweeney,Peter Sweeney,Tommy Fahey,Matt Fahey,Dan Fahey,Gary D’Amico,Lynn Blumenthal,Crist Ballas,Mary Sweeney,Jane Alderman,Rick LeFevour,Pierre Edelman,John Roach,Freddie Francis,Michael Polaire,Jack Fisk,John F. Roach,Pat Norris,Patricia Norris.
Q: When Did the “The Straight Story” Released?
A: The Movie “The Straight Story” originally aired on 1999-10-15 and released in the year of 1999.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Straight Story” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Straight Story” ?
A: “The Straight Story” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
