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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

Genre: Comedies

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... 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. [More]

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

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

Director: Barnet Kellman

Director: Barnet Kellman

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comment Comment | Jul., 29 2007 11:42 AM

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Chuck O'Leary

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

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Linda Cook

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John Urbancich

Dolly does Chicago -- and not much else.

comment Comment | Aug., 08 2002 08:21 AM

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James Sanford

"cheerful comedy, well-played by Parton"

comment Comment | Jul., 29 2002 05:45 PM

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Desson Thomson

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