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Straight Talk

Dreams do come true...sometimes.
1992 | 91m | English

(4175 votes)

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Popularity: 0.7 (history)

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Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
Release Date: Apr 03, 1992
Director: Barnet Kellman
Writer: Craig Bolotin, Patricia Resnick
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Keywords chicago, illinois, romcom, radio program, talk radio
Production Companies Hollywood Pictures, Sandollar Productions
Box Office Revenue: $21,202,099
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Dolly Parton Shirlee Kenyon
James Woods Jack Russell
Griffin Dunne Alan Riegert
Michael Madsen Steve
Deirdre O'Connell Lily
John Sayles Guy Girardi
Teri Hatcher Janice
Spalding Gray Dr. Erdman
Jerry Orbach Milo Jacoby
Philip Bosco Gene Perlman
Charles Fleischer Tony
Keith MacKechnie Gordon
Jay Thomas Zim Zimmerman
Amy Morton Ann
Paula Newsome Ellen
Ralph Foody Desk Clerk
Robin Eurich Bill
Jeff Garlin Bob
Paul Dinello Casey
Barnet Kellman TV Director
Robert Kurcz Phil
Ray Toler Man at Strip Joint
Michael Oppenheimer Maitre D'
Michael Jeffrey Woods Photographer
Tom Amandes Waiter
John Gegenhuber Waiter
James Spinks Bartender
Greg Sobieski Bartender
Scott Benjaminson Valet
Tom Webb Newscaster
Peter Sova Cabbie
Roger Christiansen Technical Director
Mary Ann Thebus Waitress
Domenica Cameron-Scorsese Girl
Dana Lubotsky Girl
Becky Wahlstrom Girl
Tony Judge Officer
Susan Philpot Librarian
Dionne Lynn Nosek P.A.
Kate Buddeke Tina (voice)
Tracy Letts Sean (voice)
Jane Lynch Gladys (voice)
Anthony Cannata Bud (voice)
Joyce Hiller Piven Joan (voice)
Lorenzo Clemons Mr. Isaacs
Ron Livingston Soldier
Ray Friedeck Mr. Polonsky
Etel Billig Thelma
Irma P. Hall Ethel
Alan Wilder Snake Man
Gilmary Doyle Fan
Jack Walsh Guard
Susan Messing Makeup Girl
Lisa Marie Ackel Dental Hygienist (uncredited)
Laura Bennecke Museum Patron (uncredited)
Suzy Brack Date at Restaurant (uncredited)
Simona Ferraro Reporter (uncredited)
Megan McCarthy Upscale Shopper (uncredited)
Irene Michaels Host (uncredited)
Peter Alun Thomas Baseball Catcher (uncredited)
Alberto Viruena Man (uncredited)
Name Job
William McConnell First Assistant Camera
Barnet Kellman Director
Peter Sova Director of Photography
Craig Bolotin Story, Screenplay
Mary Gail Artz Casting
Barbara Cohen Casting
Jeffrey Townsend Production Design
Don Smetzer Still Photographer
Marshall Schlom Script Supervisor
Hallie D'Amore Makeup Department Head
Jodie Lynn Tillen Costume Design
Daniel Loren May Set Decoration
Michael Perry Art Direction
Ross F. Aseron Art Department Coordinator
Linda Melazzo Makeup Artist
Glenn Williams Sound mixer
Rick Ash Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David E. Campbell Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Fred Judkins Supervising Sound Editor
James Matheny Sound Editor
David Hagberg Sound Editor
Peter Michael Sullivan Sound Editor
Mary Ruth Smith Sound Editor
Joe R. Marquette Jr. Camera Operator
Allan K. Rosen Music Editor
Judith Pritchard Production Coordinator
Paul Allen Transportation Coordinator
Guy Clayton Special Effects Coordinator
Shirlee Strahm Costumer
Michael Tronick Editor
Brad Fiedel Original Music Composer
Dolly Parton Music, Songs
Patricia Resnick Screenplay
Dean A. Zupancic Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Conrad E. Palmisano Stunt Coordinator
Ken Blackwell First Assistant Editor
Steven Lambert Stunts
Linda Perlin Stunts
Barbara Anne Klein Stunts
Name Title
Carol Baum Producer
Fred Berner Producer
Robert Chartoff Producer
Howard Rosenman Executive Producer
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