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Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kathy Bates | ... | Evelyn Couch | |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | ... | Idgie Threadgoode | |
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Ruth Jamison | |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Ninny Threadgoode | |
| Cicely Tyson | ... | Sipsey | |
| Chris O'Donnell | ... | Buddy Threadgoode | |
| Stan Shaw | ... | Big George | |
| Gailard Sartain | ... | Ed Couch | |
| Timothy Scott | ... | Smokey Lonesome (as Tim Scott) | |
| Gary Basaraba | ... | Grady Kilgore | |
| Lois Smith | ... | Mama Threadgoode | |
| Jo Harvey Allen | ... | Women's Awareness Teacher | |
| Macon McCalman | ... | Prosecutor Percy | |
| Richard Riehle | ... | Reverend Scroggins | |
| Raynor Scheine | ... | Sheriff Curtis Smoote | |
Evelyn Couch is having trouble in her marriage, and no one seems to take her seriously. While in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young woman in 1920's Alabama. Through Idgie's inspiring life, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with Ninny. Written by Kevin <Kibble@vm.temple.edu>
I must admit. When I first heard of this movie many years ago, the title didn't sound that appealing and the few scenes that I saw didn't look very interesting. But what can I say? I was little then and didn't know what I was missing. My mother kept telling me how good of a movie this was, but I was just too stubborn and didn't pay attention. It was only a few months ago that I decided to watch it when it appeared on TV and boy was I surprised!!
This movie is beyond anything that I have ever viewed in my entire life. Usually, this sort of movie isn't the kind that I look at, but I fell in love with the story and the characters, as well as the wonderful actresses (Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker) who did an outstanding job portraying their characters in a unique and unforgettable way.
Since I don't want to spoil anything for those who haven't seen it, let me just say that it's an astounding tale of a special friendship that goes way beyond what we would call a "regular" one. It will make you thankful for the friends you have and even give women a sense to stand up for their own rights. All in all, I give this movie a 10 out of 10. If you haven't seen it, what are you doing reading this?! Go out and rent it!