Straight Talk
“Dreams do come true...sometimes.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Straight Talk 1992 Trailer | Dolly Parton | James Woods
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-26
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barnet Kellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Bolotin, Patricia Resnick
- Original Score
- Dolly Parton, Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Straight Talk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.2M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Sandollar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barnet Kellman
Craig Bolotin, Patricia Resnick
Dolly Parton, Brad Fiedel
Peter Sova
Michael Tronick
Carol Baum, Robert Chartoff, Howard Rosenman, Fred Berner
Department Leadership Roster
Barnet Kellman
Director
Michael Tronick
Editor
Carol Baum
Producer
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Fred Berner
Producer
Craig Bolotin
Screenplay
Patricia Resnick
Screenplay
Jeffrey Townsend
Production Design
Jodie Lynn Tillen
Costume Design
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Talk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Straight Talk about?
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.
Who directed Straight Talk?
Straight Talk was directed by Barnet Kellman.
Who stars in Straight Talk?
The principal cast of Straight Talk includes Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen, Deirdre O'Connell.
When was Straight Talk released and how long is it?
Straight Talk was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Straight Talk make at the box office?
Straight Talk grossed $21.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Straight Talk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Talk was composed by Dolly Parton, Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Talk?
Straight Talk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).