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Straight Talk

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.7K
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Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host.
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A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host.A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host.A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Barnet Kellman
  • Writers
    • Craig Bolotin(story)
    • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolly Parton
    • James Woods
    • Griffin Dunne
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barnet Kellman
  • Writers
    • Craig Bolotin(story)
    • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolly Parton
    • James Woods
    • Griffin Dunne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    James Woods and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton, Griffin Dunne, Paul Dinello, and Charles Fleischer in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton and Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton, Spalding Gray, and Jay Thomas in Straight Talk (1992)
    Dolly Parton and Griffin Dunne in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods and Barnet Kellman in Straight Talk (1992)
    James Woods in Straight Talk (1992)
    Teri Hatcher, James Woods, and Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)

    Top cast

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    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Shirleeas Shirlee
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Jackas Jack
    Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne
    • Alanas Alan
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Steveas Steve
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Lilyas Lily
    John Sayles
    John Sayles
    • Guy Girardias Guy Girardi
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Janiceas Janice
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Dr. Erdmanas Dr. Erdman
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Milo Jacobyas Milo Jacoby
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Gene Perlmanas Gene Perlman
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Tonyas Tony
    Keith MacKechnie
    Keith MacKechnie
    • Gordonas Gordon
    Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas
    • Zim Zimmermanas Zim Zimmerman
    Amy Morton
    Amy Morton
    • Annas Ann
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Ellenas Ellen
    Ralph Foody
    • Desk Clerkas Desk Clerk
    Robin Eurich
    • Billas Bill
    Jeff Garlin
    Jeff Garlin
    • Bobas Bob
    • Director
      • Barnet Kellman
    • Writers
      • Craig Bolotin(story) (screenplay)
      • Patricia Resnick(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The television advertisements specifically promoted this film as a "date movie" for male-female couples. "Real people" were interviewed outside early screenings, with each of the women commenting on how their husbands loved the picture and loved Dolly Parton. This strategy failed to pay off, however, as "Straight Talk" garnered mainly an audience of women and Parton's devotees.
    • Goofs
      When Jack drops Shirlee off after their date, they pull up in front of her hotel. In the background we see a sign for a cafe that says Open 24 Hours. If you look closely, you can see that the interior of the cafe is completely dark, indicating that it is closed.
    • Quotes

      'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon: Get down off the cross, honey. Somebody needs the wood.

    • Alternate versions
      From the big-screen to the video screen, Straight Talk was edited down. Several scenes, including a limo-ride, a longer resturaunt scene with Shirley and Jack, and several other minor scenes were reinstated when it aired on ABC network tv.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Straight Talk/Rock-a-Doodle/Thunderheart/Beethoven/Raise the Red Lantern (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Grace
      Written and Performed by Dolly Parton

    User reviews26

    Review
    Top review
    the best dolly parton movie
    this is the best dolly parton movie ever.she is great in it along with james woods griffen dunne and teri hatcher.it tells the story of the woman who sent to go to chicago but got more.i loved this movie ever since it came out and i watched at least once a week.i give this movie two thumbs up.
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    • MichaelLee1991
    • Aug 20, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 王牌大姐大
    • Filming locations
      • Lemont, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
      • Sandollar Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,202,099
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,575,746
      • Apr 5, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,202,099
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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