ADDITIONAL FORMATS VHS Citizen Ruth English/French DVD Meet Ruth Stoops. She's homeless, dumb as a cinder block, and loves to get high huffing spray paint. Life would be dandy if it weren't for one tiny problem -- she's gotten herself knocked up for the umpteenth time, and it seems like everybody's got an opinion about what she should do -- from an angry judge to God-fearing Baby-Savers to radical lesbian feminists. And Ruth just wants to party! Laura Dern stars in an award-winning bravura performance backed by a stellar ensemble cast including Burt Reynolds, Mary Kay Place, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly Preston, Kurtwood Smith, and Tippi Hedren. Written and directed by the team who brought you ELECTION and ABOUT SCHMIDT, CITIZEN RUTH is a hilarious, provocative look at what happens when a sperm meets an egg and sparks fly. Cast: Ruth Stoops Laura Dern Norm Stoney Kurtwood Smith Gail Stoney Mary Kay Place Diane Sieglar Swoosie Kurtz Rachel Kelly Preston Blaine Gibbons Burt Reynolds Dr. Charlie Kenneth Mars Jessica Weiss Tippi Hedren Ricky Lance Rome Judge Richter David Graf Cheryl Alicia Witt Dr. George Vince Morelli Ruth's Mother Diane Ladd Policeman #1 Shea Degan Pat Kathleen Noone   Directed By: Alexander Payne James Glennon   Written By: Alexander Payne Jim Taylor   Theatrical Release Date(s): 1996 Studio: Miramax Films U.S. Rating: R For substance abuse, strong language, and a sex scene. Bonus material not rated. Approximate Run Time: 105 minutes Genre: Comedy Bonus Feature(s): • Theatrical Trailer • Feature Commentary With Director And Screenwriter Alexander Payne, Screenwriter Jim Taylor, Production Designer Jane Ann Stewart, And Actress Laura Dern Technical Specifications: Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements • Color • 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio • Region 1 • Dolby Digital Surround Sound Language(s): English, French UPC: 717951005243 ISBN: 0-7888-1884-8