Adapted by author Richard Russo from his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, EMPIRE FALLS is a portrait of the gritty drama and human comedy that make up everyday life in blue-collar America. On a daily basis, goodhearted restaurant manager Miles Roby tries to keep his Empire Grill going, even as the wealthy and powerful Mrs. Whiting makes life difficult for him. On top of dealing with Mrs. Whiting, Miles has to keep tabs on his old man, Max who is always getting into trouble. But Miles has something much bigger than just restaurant receipts and a cantankerous father on his mind ? he can't shake the ghosts from a tragic past that keep his fate inevitably connected to Empire Falls.
Production Year:
2005
Released:
Tue, 09/13/2005
Run Time Minutes:
195
Genres:
Drama
Genres:
Television
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
16x9-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-4
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Dennis Farina - Walt Comeau
Actors:
William Fichtner - Jimmy Minty
Actors:
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Charlie Mayne
Actors:
Robin Wright Penn - Grace Roby
Actors:
Ed Harris - Miles Roby
Actors:
Danielle Panabaker - Tick Roby
Actors:
Joanne Woodward - Francine Whiting
Actors:
Paul Newman - Max Roby
Actors:
Helen Hunt - Janine Roby
Actors:
Aidan Quinn - David Roby
Actors:
Theresa Russell - Charlene
Actors:
Estelle Parsons - Bea
Actors:
Kate Burton - Cindy Whiting
Actors:
Jeffrey DeMunn - Horace
Actors:
Trevor Morgan - Zack Minty
Actors:
Lou Taylor Pucci - John Voss