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Straight Talk

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Straight Talk (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 9 Fresh: 4  Rotten:5 Average Rating: 5.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Synopsis:
Naive country gal Shirlee Kenyon comes to the big city seeking employment and accidentally lands a job as the host of a popular radio talk show. Overnight, the lovable hayseed is transformed into Doctor Shirlee Kenyon, a self-help guru with a huge following. But Shirley's phenomenal success... [More]
Naive country gal Shirlee Kenyon comes to the big city seeking employment and accidentally lands a job as the host of a popular radio talk show. Overnight, the lovable hayseed is transformed into Doctor Shirlee Kenyon, a self-help guru with a huge following. But Shirley's phenomenal success is threatened when a tough Chicago reporter starts nosing around for the real story behind her sudden rise to fame. Shirley must conceal her lack of professional credentials as the wily reporter pursues her romantically in an attempt to get the scoop. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Jerry Orbach, Jay Thomas

Director: Barnet Kellman

DVD Info

Release:

May 6, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

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Derek Adams
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Dolly Parton's immense likablity makes this very slight film an amiable watch.

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Linda Cook
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Dolly does Chicago -- and not much else.

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08/08/02 08:21 AM
John Urbancich
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"cheerful comedy, well-played by Parton"

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