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Miles Roby is the owner of a small diner in the rural New England town of Empire Falls. Negotiating the political currents of a depressed factory town, Miles deals with family issues from his scoundrel father to his ex-wife to his feisty brother. In addition to his family, Miles must deal with the Whiting family that owns most of the town. A look at the wealthier side of America through the eyes of a small town business owner. A fine film in the best tradition of HBO. Starring: Ed Harris as Miles Roby, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Charlie Mayne, Helen Hunt as Janine Roby, Paul Newman as Max Roby, Robin Wright Penn as Grace Roby, Aidan Quinn as David Roby, Joanne Woodward as Francine Whiting, Dennis Farina as Walt Comeau, William Fichtner as Jimmy Minty, Estelle Parsons as Bea, Theresa Russell as Charlene.
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Director: Fred Schepisi - Studio: Warner Home Video
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| Category: |
Drama |
| Movie Title: |
Empire Falls |
| URL: |
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN//bigwebmasters-20 |
| Starring: |
Ed Harris as Miles Roby, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Charlie Mayne, Helen Hunt as Janine Roby, Paul Newman as Max Roby, Robin Wright Penn as Grace Roby, Aidan Quinn as David Roby, Joanne Woodward as Francine Whiting, Dennis Farina as Walt Comeau, William Fichtner as Jimmy Minty, Estelle Parsons as Bea, Theresa Russell as Charlene, Kate Burton as Cindy Whiting, Jeffrey DeMunn as Horace, Trevor Morgan as Zack Minty, Danielle Panabaker as Christina "Tick" Roby, Lou Taylor Pucci as John Voss, Nesbitt Blaisdell as Father Tom, Adam LeFevre as Father Mark, Stephen Mendillo as Bill Daws, Larry Pine as Otto Mayer/Narrator, Miles Chandler as Young Miles, Kortney Adams as Nurse, David Altshuler as Building Inspector, Doree A. Austin as Mrs. Rodrigue, Matt Blumm as Miles at 20 years, Michael Brockman as Justice of the Peace, Matthew Dixon as Banker, Bradley J. Van Dussen as Man on Beach, Troy Faucher as Young Policeman, Bryant R. Garrett as Thank You Patron, Stephen E. Hodgdon as Strong Bagger #1, Birdie Newman Katz as Frowzy Woman (as Birdie Katz), Wilda Keem as Housekeeper, Tina Konstantoulakis as Maud, June Marie Krumholz as DMV Clerk, Carey Lowell as Francine at 40 years, David Montgomery as Fisherman, Vincent Lynne-O'Brien as Restaurant Manager, Gail R. Pelotte as DMV Clerkette, Dan Pleva as Slick Man, Scott Riccio as DMV Patron, Delia Robertson as Candace, Timothy J. Ryan as Brian, Linda Saulter as Secretary, Adam L. Sirois as Officer Wynn, James K. Small as Strong Bagger #2, Tony Takacs as Justin, Emily Wachtel as Florida Bartender, Kaile R. Warren Jr. as Workman, Claire Winters as Young Cindy, Harold Withee as Waiter, rest of cast listed alphabetically: Josh Lucas as Max Roby (younger), Sean Demers as (uncredited), John Ferus as Bar Patron (uncredited), Steve Flynn as Slickman #2 (uncredited), Sarah Rachel Isenberg as Waitress (uncredited), Adam LaFramboise as Valet/Beach Goer (uncredited), Thomas Olson as Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Director: |
Fred Schepisi |
| Rated: |
PG-13 |
| Studio: |
Warner Home Video |
| DVD Release Date: |
September 13, 2005 |
| Runtime: |
240 min |
| Country: |
USA |
| Language: |
English, Spanish |
| List Price: |
$29.98 |
| Price: |
$19.98 |
| Keywords: |
Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Helen Hunt, Paul Newman, Robin Wright Penn, Aidan Quinn, Joanne Woodward, Dennis Farina, William Fichtner, Estelle Parsons, New England |
| Summary: |
A small town look at America |
| Description: |
Miles Roby is the owner of a small diner in the rural New England town of Empire Falls. Negotiating the political currents of a depressed factory town, Miles deals with family issues from his scoundrel father to his ex-wife to his feisty brother. In addition to his family, Miles must deal with the Whiting family that owns most of the town. A look at the wealthier side of America through the eyes of a small town business owner. A fine film in the best tradition of HBO. |
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