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Tumbleweeds is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor. He co-wrote the screenplay with his then-wife Angela Shelton, and inspired by her memories of a childhood spent on the road with her serial-marrying mother. It stars Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown and Jay O. Sanders.
Original Release
12/10/1999
US Release
12/10/1999
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Janet McTeer | Mary Jo Walker |
| Kimberly J. Brown | Ava Walker |
| Jay O. Sanders | Dan Miller |
| Laurel Holloman | Laurie Pendleton |
| Lois Smith | Ginger |
| Michael J. Pollard | Mr. Cummings |
| Ashley Buccille | Zoe Broussard |
| Cody McMains | Adam Riley |
| Linda Porter | Mrs. Boman |
| Brian Tahash | Winston Jackson |
Directors
Writers
Gavin O'Connor, Angela Shelton
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Janet McTeer | Mary Jo Walker |
| Kimberly J. Brown | Ava Walker |
| Jay O. Sanders | Dan Miller |
| Laurel Holloman | Laurie Pendleton |
| Lois Smith | Ginger |
| Michael J. Pollard | Mr. Cummings |
| Ashley Buccille | Zoe Broussard |
| Cody McMains | Adam Riley |
| Linda Porter | Mrs. Boman |
| Brian Tahash | Winston Jackson |
| Josh Carmichael | Billy Jo |
| Dennis Ford | Check-out Clerk |
| Sara Downing | Rachel Riley |
| Joel Polis | Vice Principal |
| Christian Payne | Rachel's Boyfriend |
| Harry Gradzhyan | Gas Attendant |
| Renelouise Smith | Captain Nemo's Waitress |
| Kelly Rodgers | Zoe's Mom at Cast Party |
| Stephanie Zajac | Lady Capulet |
| Jennifer Paige | Nurse |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gavin O'Connor | Executive Producer |
| Angela Shelton | Executive Producer |
| Ted Demme | Executive Producer |
| Thomas J. Mangan IV | Executive Producer |
| Jerry McFadden | Executive Producer |
| Greg O'Connor | Executive Producer |
| Joel Stillerman | Executive Producer |
| Lisa Bruce | Producer |
| Greg O'Connor | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2000 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2000 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
