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The Spitfire Grill

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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The Spitfire Grill (1996)
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Drama
Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist) headlines this critically praised drama about a young woman, just out of prison, who finds spiritual redemption working at a cafe in Maine.Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist) headlines this critically praised drama about a young woman, just out of prison, who finds spiritual redemption working at a cafe in Maine.Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist) headlines this critically praised drama about a young woman, just out of prison, who finds spiritual redemption working at a cafe in Maine.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
23,277
576
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    • Director
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • Writer
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • Stars
      • Alison Elliott
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Marcia Gay Harden
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • Writer
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • Stars
      • Alison Elliott
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Marcia Gay Harden
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    The Spitfire Grill
    Trailer 2:02
    The Spitfire Grill

    Photos15

    Lee David Zlotoff in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Ellen Burstyn and Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Ellen Burstyn in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Marcia Gay Harden in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, and Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, and Alison Elliott in The Spitfire Grill (1996)

    Top cast

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    Alison Elliott
    Alison Elliott
    • Percy Talbott
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Hannah Ferguson
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Shelby Goddard
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Nahum Goddard
    Kieran Mulroney
    Kieran Mulroney
    • Joe Sperling
    Gailard Sartain
    Gailard Sartain
    • Sheriff Gary Walsh
    John M. Jackson
    John M. Jackson
    • Johnny B.…
    Louise De Cormier
    • Effy Katshaw
    Ida Griesemer
    • Rebecca Goddard
    Lincoln Grow
    • Molly Goddard
    Emerson Grow
    • Molly Goddard
    Sam Lloyd Sr.
    • Meeshack Boggs
    Lisa Louise Langford
    • Jolene
    Forrest Murray
    • Stuart
    Patty Smith
    • Customer #1
    Faith Catlin
    • Neighbor
    Janet St. Onge
    • Town member #2
    Jim Hogue
    • Deputy
    • Director
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • Writer
      • Lee David Zlotoff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      An early Christian film made by The Sacred Heart League, Inc. to raise money for Auto Immune Disease research and treatment.
    • Goofs
      Percy announces to a group of customers that she served time in prison for manslaughter but Naham has to call the county court to find out what she was convicted for. It's not plausible that the whole town, including Percy, wouldn't know about it after Percy's confession.
    • Quotes

      Nahum Goddard: Where do you come from, Percy?

      Percy: Ohio.

      Nahum Goddard: Ohio, huh. I had some clients from Ohio once. Didn't sound like you do.

      Percy: Well I wouldn't mind coming from someplace else, if that doesn't suit you.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: A Very Brady Sequel/She's the One/Kansas City/Girls Town/The Spitfire Grill (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Falling Sky
      Performed by Martin Zellar

      Written by Martin Zellar

      Courtesy of Rykodisk

    User reviews90

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Get your Kleenex out for this one...
    Go rent or buy this video!!! I didn't recognize many of the actors, but they were Award quality. Of course, I know Ellen Bursten but the main character was soooo good and perfect for this role. I love the story of the son, "Johnny B"...very moving. The talents of this character are remarkable...the things he makes out of nature. It makes you feel like you are in this small little town, getting to know all the people. I've never lived in a small town, but this is like Hometown America. It was tragic, funny, sad, romantic, and just the place you would want to visit. I watched this movie over 6 times already and I will never get tired of it. A classic to be sure!
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    • lemonapril66
    • Jun 21, 2004

    FAQ1

    • Saw this 10 years ago and loved it. What was the budget, and what has it's worldwide return been? How much money did Castle Rock allocate for marketing?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 溫馨真情
    • Filming locations
      • Peacham, Vermont, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Gregory Productions
      • The Mendocino Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,658,486
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $150,049
      • Aug 25, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,658,486
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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