The Spitfire Grill Movie Review 1995

Newly released from prison, Perry Talbott (Elliott) moves to smalltown Gilead, Maine, and gets a waitressing job at the Spitfire Grill, run by the cranky Hannah (Burstyn). Perry's upfront about her jail time, which doesn't endear her to the suspicious locals. Particularly censorious is businessman Nahum Goddard (Patton), who sends his downtrodden wife Shelby (Harden) to keep an eye on Perry. There are a number of personal dilemmas that take their toll in this familiar setting--redeemed by strong performances.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 117 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Women, Waiters & Waitresses, Edibles

Screenplay

Lee David Zlotoff

Cast

Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton, Kieran Mulroney, Gailard Sartain, Louise De Cormier, John M. Jackson

Cinematography

Rob Draper

Director

Lee David Zlotoff

Music

James Horner

Producer

Forrest Murray, Warren Stitt, Castle Rock Entertainment

Awards

Sundance 1996: Aud. Award.