**_After prison, a young woman plants herself in a New England town_** Shot in the late spring of 1995, this is a drama similar to “Heavy,” which was released three months earlier in 1996. Another reference point is “Signs of Life” from seven years prior. While this one resorts to cinematic contrivances in the last act, I favor it over those two (although “Heavy” places a close second). The film successfully…
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.
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.
Top Cast
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
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
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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…
When was The Spitfire Grill released?
The Spitfire Grill was released in 1996.
What genres does The Spitfire Grill belong to?
The Spitfire Grill is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Spitfire Grill?
The cast of The Spitfire Grill includes Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton, Kieran Mulroney.