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The Spitfire Grill (1996)

Movie ★ 6.5 117 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Lee David Zlotoff Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 23, 1996
Runtime
117 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$6.0M
Box office
$12.6M
IMDb
tt0117718
Language
Studio
Gregory Productions, The Mendocino Corporation

Themes

Cast

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. / Eli Louise De Cormier Effy Katshaw Ida Griesemer Rebecca Goddard Sam Lloyd Sr. Meeshack Boggs Lisa Louise Langford Jolene Forrest Murray Stuart Faith Catlin Neighbor Janet St. Onge Town Member #2 Jim Hogue Deputy Stacy Becker Clare Cliff Levering Aaron Sperling

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spitfire Grill about?
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.
Who directed The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill was directed by Lee David Zlotoff.
Who stars in The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill stars Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton.
When was The Spitfire Grill released?
The Spitfire Grill is a 1996 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Spitfire Grill?
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