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The Spitfire Grill

PG-131h 57m1996Lee David Zlotoff
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 39%
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"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.

ComedyDrama
PrisonSmall TownChurchChristian Film

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What is The Spitfire Grill (1996) 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 stars in The Spitfire Grill?

The Spitfire Grill stars Alison Elliott (Percy Talbott), Ellen Burstyn (Hannah Ferguson), Marcia Gay Harden (Shelby Goddard), Will Patton (Nahum Goddard), Kieran Mulroney (Joe Sperling). The film was directed by Lee David Zlotoff.

How long is The Spitfire Grill?

The Spitfire Grill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Spitfire Grill worth watching?

The Spitfire Grill holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 39. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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