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Release Date:
28 May 2005 (USA)
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Tagline:
Every small town has a big story
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A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, lead by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby. full summary | add synopsis
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Restaurant
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Maine
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Small Town
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New England
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Pool Table
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Awards:
Won 2 Golden Globes.
Another 5 wins
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20 nominations
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(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
(From Get The Big Picture. 1 July 2009, 10:00 AM, PDT)
(From The AV Club. 5 August 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
Paul Newman Tribute DVD Set Due in September
(From Get The Big Picture. 1 July 2009, 10:00 AM, PDT)
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Empire Falls is a tale of small town people, struggling to find themselves and their sense of dignity.
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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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Argentina:197 min | USA:240 min (2 episodes)
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Jerry Goldsmith agreed to do the score, but died before he was able to finish it.
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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.
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Quotes:
Francine Whiting:
What you really hate is the fact that I know you better than you know yourself.
Miles Roby: Well, maybe I'll surprise you one day.
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Miles Roby: Well, maybe I'll surprise you one day.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
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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?more
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Empire Falls is a remarkably intelligent piece of work, so very different from most mindless Hollywood films today. The smooth blend of comic and tragic with satiric overtones was brilliant. The easy transition from past to present reminds us all of the interdependence of child and parent, and the poignancy of different types of love. It reminded me of what films used to be capable of portraying in an era before mindless special effects took the place of human drama. The cast and crew should be commended for their artistic integrity in not succumbing to the current trend in the entertainment industry to cater to the lowest common denominator. I hope some Hollywood producers think about the fact that film can be thought-provoking, and not just a series of electronic jolts.
Empire Falls was a clear indication that there are still actors and actresses out there, and there are stories to be told without resorting to egregious remakes of old television series. If film is to be a viable part of culture, it needs to stimulate the mind of the viewer, and this film does that by creating complex characters who come to life on the screen. The issues of ambition and failure and love and hate pertain to us all, and the range of ages of the characters allowed for a wide identification. Empire Falls is a shining example of what the entertainment industry is capable of producing when it sets its mind on portraying the reality of the human condition with all of its weaknesses and strengths.