The Spitfire Grill
“To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Alison Elliott
Percy Talbott
Ellen Burstyn
Hannah Ferguson
Marcia Gay Harden
Shelby Goddard
Will Patton
Nahum Goddard
Kieran Mulroney
Joe Sperling
Gailard Sartain
Sheriff Gary Walsh
John M. Jackson
Johnny B. / Eli
Louise De Cormier
Effy Katshaw
Ida Griesemer
Rebecca Goddard
Sam Lloyd Sr.
Meeshack Boggs
Lisa Louise Langford
Jolene
Forrest Murray
Stuart
Faith Catlin
Neighbor
Janet St. Onge
Town Member #2
Jim Hogue
Deputy
Stacy Becker
Clare
Cliff Levering
Aaron Sperling
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.11x
+$6.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Spitfire Grill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.6M
- Production Studios
- Gregory Productions, The Mendocino Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee David Zlotoff
Lee David Zlotoff
James Horner
Robert Draper
Margaret Goodspeed
Forrest Murray, Warren G. Stitt
Department Leadership Roster
Lee David Zlotoff
Screenplay
Lee David Zlotoff
Director
Robert Draper
Director of Photography
Louise Mingenbach
Costume Design
Margaret Goodspeed
Editor
Forrest Murray
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spitfire Grill
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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. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.
Who directed The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill was directed by Lee David Zlotoff.
Who stars in The Spitfire Grill?
The principal cast of The Spitfire Grill includes Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton, Kieran Mulroney.
When was The Spitfire Grill released and how long is it?
The Spitfire Grill was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $12.6M at the worldwide box office (2.11 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Spitfire Grill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spitfire Grill was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spitfire Grill?
The Spitfire Grill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).