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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   2,703 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Richard Russo (novel)
Richard Russo (teleplay)
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Release Date:
28 May 2005 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Every small town has a big story
Plot:
A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, lead by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 20 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Books: Review:That Old Cape Magic
 (From The AV Club. 5 August 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)

Paul Newman Tribute DVD Set Due in September
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User Comments:
An absolute work of art "Empire Falls" more (58 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ed Harris ... Miles Roby

Philip Seymour Hoffman ... Charlie Mayne

Helen Hunt ... Janine Roby

Paul Newman ... Max Roby

Robin Wright Penn ... Grace Roby

Aidan Quinn ... David Roby

Joanne Woodward ... Francine Whiting

Dennis Farina ... Walt Comeau

William Fichtner ... Jimmy Minty
Estelle Parsons ... Bea

Theresa Russell ... Charlene
Kate Burton ... Cindy Whiting
Jeffrey DeMunn ... Horace
Trevor Morgan ... Zack Minty

Danielle Panabaker ... Tick Roby
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Runtime:
Argentina:197 min | USA:240 min (2 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The football game in the movie was actually a scrimmage match between the local high school football teams, Skowhegan High School and Waterville High School. Most of the extras in the stands were residents of both towns. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Miles and Tick are sitting at the restaurant bar, the camera cuts from the two of them to a close up. When it returns a Sprite can magically appears in front of Tick. more
Quotes:
Janine Roby: People can change, and I'm changing.
Bea: You're not changing, Janine, you're just losing weight.
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Soundtrack:
Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes more

FAQ

Why were the names of Empire Falls High School Principal Otto Meyer & Buster the cook from the book changed to Otto Mayer (Larry Pine) & Brian (Timothy J. Ryan) in the movie?
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14 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
An absolute work of art "Empire Falls", 30 May 2005
10/10
Author: Beachbumg2 from United States

Empire Falls was a refreshing film that dealt with many modern day issues with such depth & sincerity that truly moved me. I felt many emotions as I watched with great intensity, was on the edge of my seat waiting for part 2. Is so rare today to see a movie that is based on genuine story lines that project the realities of past and present day occurrences that so many people are able to relate to. A cast superb, Ed Harris was brilliant, as was Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Helen Hunt, Estelle Parsons, everyone was outstanding, from the seasoned actors right down to the very young, newcomers. The writing so fine tuned, so precise. Such a touch of today's reality done with such style, dignity & grace, kudos to all involved. The storyline was excellent, the plot simply spellbinding. The cast and crew was superb in every way, I felt so moved. Would love to see a sequel in the making.

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