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Title: The Spitfire Grill (1996)
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3 wins.
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| Alison Elliott | ... | Percy Talbott | |
| Ellen Burstyn | ... | Hannah Ferguson | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Shelby Goddard | |
| Will Patton | ... | Nahum Goddard | |
| Kieran Mulroney | ... | Joe Sperling | |
| Gailard Sartain | ... | Sheriff Gary Walsh | |
| John M. Jackson | ... | Johnny B. / Eli | |
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Louise De Cormier | ... | Effy Katshaw |
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Ida Griesemer | ... | Rebecca Goddard |
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Lincoln Grow | ... | Molly Goddard |
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Emerson Grow | ... | Molly Goddard |
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Sam Lloyd Sr. | ... | Meeshack Boggs |
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Lisa Louise Langford | ... | Jolene |
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Forrest Murray | ... | Stuart |
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Patty Smith | ... | Customer #1 |
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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. 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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small town | reference to homer's odyssey | prison | world war two | wound |Taglines:
To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.Genres:
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Percy: [answering call] Maine tourist office, how can I help you today?
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An early Christian film made by The Sacred Heart League, Inc. to raise money for Auto Immune Disease research and treatment. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Percy: [answering call] Maine tourist office, how can I help you today?
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6 September 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$150,049, 25 August 1996Gross USA:
$12,658,486Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$12,658,486Company Credits
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One of the reviews below states "I notice most of the negative reviews have been posted by men who obviously have no sensitivity." Well, as a 51 yr old man, I can tell you that I really loved this film and it did touch my heart and spirit. One of the best films that I have seen!
The three lead actresses were superb, especially Alison Elliott as Percy. It was all so 'real', and portrays small town life in an authentic, respectful manner. Everything was refreshing, including the deeper messages about life's struggles regarding relationships and inner psychological problems.
"Why aren't more films this good?" Indeed !!
For me, this film is better than "Fried Green Tomatoes" since it is not so blatantly anti-male (think about this!).