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The Spitfire Grill (1996)

PG_13 117 min  -  Drama  -   23 August 1996 (USA)
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Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alison Elliott ...
Ellen Burstyn ...
Marcia Gay Harden ...
Will Patton ...
Nahum Goddard
Kieran Mulroney Kieran Mulroney ...
Joe Sperling
Gailard Sartain ...
Sheriff Gary Walsh
John M. Jackson ...
Johnny B. / Eli
Louise De Cormier Louise De Cormier ...
Effy Katshaw
Ida Griesemer Ida Griesemer ...
Rebecca Goddard
Lincoln Grow Lincoln Grow ...
Molly Goddard
Emerson Grow Emerson Grow ...
Molly Goddard
Sam Lloyd Sr. Sam Lloyd Sr. ...
Meeshack Boggs
Lisa Louise Langford Lisa Louise Langford ...
Jolene
Forrest Murray Forrest Murray ...
Stuart
Patty Smith Patty Smith ...
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Storyline

Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others. Written by Erich Boleyn <erich@uruk.org>  

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Plot Keywords:

Small Town | Prison | Child Abuse | Wheelchair | Kentucky  | See more »

Taglines:

To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Care of the Spitfire Grill See more »

Filming Locations:

Peacham, Vermont, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$150,049 (USA) (25 August 1996) (17 Screens)

Gross:

$12,643,776 (USA) (8 December 1996)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

[first lines]
Percy: [answering call] Main tourist office, how can I help you today?
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Soundtracks

"Falling Sky"
Performed by Martin Zellar
Written by Martin Zellar
Courtesy of Rykodisk See more »