The Straight Story
- David Lynch
- 1999
- 1h 52m
- Social Issues, Drama
In the quietest, yet also the most moving, path David Lynch has ever taken, he strips his cinema of all darkness and offers a rare, contemplative ode to time, forgiveness, and the American heartland.
Synopsis
An elderly man, suffering from serious health problems and without a driver’s license, decides to cross the American countryside on a lawn mower to reunite with his estranged brother after learning that he has suffered a stroke.
Details
Director
David Lynch
Cast
Sissy Spacek
,Richard Farnsworth
,Jane Galloway Heitz
,Joseph A. Carpenter
,Donald Wiegert
Language
English
Festival screenings
Oscars
,Cannes FF
Country
United Kingdom
,France
,United States
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
Universal
Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Richard Farnsworth)
Oscars
2000
Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival
1999
Screen International Award
European Film Awards
1999
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To καλύτερο road moovie που έχω δει ποτέ
Όλη η σοφία ενός γέροντα σαν πολύτιμη παρακαταθήκη σε μια ταινία. Υπέροχες ερμηνείες ρόλων, θαυμάσια μουσική, ρυθμός και τοπίο.
mariannapapou
22 Apr 2026
moving....nostalgic ....
thalia13
10 Apr 2026
