The Spitfire Grill
"To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past."
Originally released in 1996. The Spitfire Grill is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lee David Zlotoff.
Starring Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, and Marcia Gay Harden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (65 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.6M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alison Elliott
as Percy Talbott
Ellen Burstyn
as Hannah Ferguson
Marcia Gay Harden
as Shelby Goddard
Will Patton
as Nahum Goddard
Kieran Mulroney
as Joe Sperling
Gailard Sartain
as Sheriff Gary Walsh
John M. Jackson
as Johnny B. / Eli
Louise De Cormier
as Effy Katshaw
Ida Griesemer
as Rebecca Goddard
Sam Lloyd Sr.
as Meeshack Boggs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,643,776
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Gregory Productions
- The Mendocino Corporation
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. P...
Who directed The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill was directed by Lee David Zlotoff.
How long is The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Spitfire Grill released?
The Spitfire Grill was released on August 23, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spitfire Grill?
The main cast of The Spitfire Grill includes Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton, Kieran Mulroney.