Straight Talk(1992)
Dreams do come true...sometimes.
Straight Talk Synopsis
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.
Straight Talk (1992) is a comedy and romance film directed by Barnet Kellman, released on April 3, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne and Michael Madsen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Barnet Kellman
- Writers:
- Craig Bolotin, Craig Bolotin, Patricia Resnick
- Producers:
- Carol Baum, Fred Berner, Robert Chartoff
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sova
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures, Sandollar Productions
- Revenue:
- $21,202,099
- Status:
- Released
Straight Talk (1992) Trailer
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Straight Talk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dolly Parton
as Shirlee Kenyon
James Woods
as Jack Russell
Griffin Dunne
as Alan Riegert
Michael Madsen
as Steve
Deirdre O'Connell
as Lily
John Sayles
as Guy Girardi
Teri Hatcher
as Janice
Spalding Gray
as Dr. Erdman
Jerry Orbach
as Milo Jacoby
Philip Bosco
as Gene Perlman
Charles Fleischer
as Tony
Keith MacKechnie
as Gordon
Key crew
Directed by Barnet Kellman, written by Craig Bolotin, Craig Bolotin and Patricia Resnick, produced by Carol Baum, Fred Berner and Robert Chartoff.
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Straight Talk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 84 ratings.
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Straight Talk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Straight Talk online?
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Straight Talk (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Straight Talk?
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The main cast of Straight Talk (1992) includes Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen and Deirdre O'Connell. The film was directed by Barnet Kellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Straight Talk released?
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Straight Talk was released on April 3, 1992 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Straight Talk worth watching?
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Straight Talk (1992) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Straight Talk?
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Yes. The official Straight Talk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.