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Empire Falls

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20052005
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 3h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Paul Newman, Helen Hunt, Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Dennis Farina, Aidan Quinn, and Joanne Woodward in Empire Falls (2005)
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A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,405
440
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Helen Hunt
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Helen Hunt
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    • 65User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 10 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Miles Roby
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Charlie Mayne
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Janine Roby
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Max Roby
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Grace Roby
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • David Roby
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Francine Whiting
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Walt Comeau
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Jimmy Minty
    Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons
    • Bea
    Theresa Russell
    Theresa Russell
    • Charlene
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Cindy Whiting
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Horace
    Trevor Morgan
    Trevor Morgan
    • Zack Minty
    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Tick Roby
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    • John Voss
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    • Father Tom
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Father Mark
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The final on-screen acting project for Paul Newman.
    • Goofs
      When Miles and Tick are sitting at the restaurant bar, the camera cuts from the two of them to a close up. When it returns a Sprite can magically appears in front of Tick.
    • Quotes

      Tick Roby: [to Miles] This is John Voss. Uncle David said we needed a new busboy.

      David Roby: [to Miles] Take a look at Brian. He looks like a walking appetite suppressant!

      Brian: [stumbles into back kitchen area] Hey, Miles!

      Miles Roby: Brian, come here for a minute.

      [looks at Brian's infected face]

      Miles Roby: You gotta go home!

      Brian: What do you mean? I can't help it! Something bit me. I can still work.

      Miles Roby: Yeah, but people got to eat here.

      [takes Brian's busboy bin]

      Miles Roby: Go home!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Long Train Runnin'
      Written by Tom Johnston

      Performed by The Doobie Brothers

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      by arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

    User reviews65

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    8/10
    Fine Adaptation of a Great Book
    It took me weeks to read the book, which, for me, is unusual. It wasn't that I didn't like it; to the contrary, I couldn't believe how terrific it was. But I could not put my finger on why it was taking me so long to read, until I reached the final third of the book: I simply did not want it to end. I had come to know the characters so well, through the deftness of Richard Russo's prose, and had come to like (at least most of) them, that I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye.

    Such was my reaction to HBO's film version of this great American novel.

    Others here have praised the production, so I'll only add my brief thoughts: The cast, from the main players to the secondary characters, is uniformly excellent, with one or two exceptions. It was thrilling to see Joanne Woodward back on the screen, but she interprets the role with a softness that, in my opinion, was entirely absent from the actual character she was portraying. So, a point or two off there. Otherwise, the acting was brilliant.

    The screenplay adhered very closely to the novel, but some key dialog was disappointingly missing. I recognize that a 400+ page book, to be translated to film, requires editorial discretion. Still, a few things were lost that should have remained.

    While the first half takes its time to establish characters and relationships, the second half feels rushed, and the ending definitely so. I couldn't help but feel that something was left on the cutting room floor. But then again, I didn't want it to end in the first place.

    Because I am such a fan of the book, I was eager for my wife to see the movie (she hasn't read the book). So, I had a lot invested in the hope that they wouldn't screw it up. When the final credits rolled, I looked over at her, and her tears were flowing. "I didn't want it to end," she said quietly.

    And neither will you.
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    • Jul 28, 2006

    FAQ1

    • Why were the names of Empire Falls High School Principal Otto Meyer & Buster the cook from the book changed to Otto Mayer (Larry Pine) & Brian (Timothy J. Ryan) in the movie?

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Эмпайр-Фоллс
    • Filming locations
      • Augusta, Maine, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Marc Platt Productions
      • Aspetuck Productions
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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