Fried Green Tomatoes

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Overview

A woman learns the value of friendship as she hears the story of two women and how their friendship shaped their lives in this warm comedy-drama. Evelyn Couch Kathy Bates is an emotionally repressed housewife with a habit of drowning her sorrows in candy bars. Her husband Ed Gailard Sartain barely acknowledges her existence, and while he visits his aunt at a nursing home every week, Evelyn is not permitted to come into the room because the old women doesn't like her. One week, while waiting out Ed's visit, Evelyn meets Ninny Threadgoode Jessica Tandy, a frail but feisty old woman who lives at the same nursing home and loves to tell stories. Over the span of several weeks, she spins a whopper about one of her relatives,
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Overview

A woman learns the value of friendship as she hears the story of two women and how their friendship shaped their lives in this warm comedy-drama. Evelyn Couch Kathy Bates is an emotionally repressed housewife with a habit of drowning her sorrows in candy bars. Her husband Ed Gailard Sartain barely acknowledges her existence, and while he visits his aunt at a nursing home every week, Evelyn is not permitted to come into the room because the old women doesn't like her. One week, while waiting out Ed's visit, Evelyn meets Ninny Threadgoode Jessica Tandy, a frail but feisty old woman who lives at the same nursing home and loves to tell stories. Over the span of several weeks, she spins a whopper about one of her relatives, Idgie Mary Stuart Masterson. Back in the 1920s, Idgie was a sweet but fiercely independent woman with her own way of doing things who ran the town diner in Whistle Stop, Alabama. Idgie was very close to her brother Buddy Chris O'Donnell, and when he died, she wouldn't talk to anyone except Buddy's girl, Ruth Jamison Mary-Louise Parker. Idgie gave Ruth a job at the cafe after she left her abusive husband, Frank Bennett Nick Searcy. Between her habit of standing up for herself, standing up to Frank, and serving food to Black people out the back of the diner, Idgie raised the ire of the less tolerant citizens of Whistle Stop, and when Frank mysteriously disappeared, many locals suspected that Idgie, Ruth, and their friends may have been responsible. Evelyn finds herself looking forward to her weekly visits with Ninny, and is inspired by her story to take a new pride in herself and assert her independence from Ed. Fried Green Tomatoes was based on the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by actress-turned-author Fannie Flagg, who makes a cameo appearance as the leader of a self-help group. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Special Features

New Digitally remastered extended version & 5.1 surround sound; Deleted scenes; Outtakes; Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes; Feature commentary with director Jon Avnet; Jon Avnet's director's notes; Sipsey's recipes; Poster campaign; Production photographs

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The very model of the contemporary "chick flick," Fried Green Tomatoes still ranks among the best of the breed. Adapted from her bestselling novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, Fanny Flagg's screenplay expertly evokes the 1920s in the Deep South while drawing a vivid picture of female resourcefulness and fortitude. Skillfully slipping in and out of time periods, the dual story unfolds as dowdy, unhappily married Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates), begins visiting a nursing home to chat with Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy). The still sprightly Ninny, a former resident of Whistle Stop, Alabama, tells Evelyn about a young woman named Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker), who operated the book's titular café, which specialized in breaded fried green tomatoes. Married to a loutish redneck, Ruth grew much closer to her friend Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson), her partner in the café. The flashback sequences to the 1920s describe Whistle Stop's racial tensions, which bubble over into violence when Ruth's no-account husband disappears and is presumed to have been murdered by a black man named Big George (Stan Shaw). Less specifically described, but clearly inferred, is a lesbian relationship between Ruth and Idgie. Director Jon Avnet elicits terrific performances from Parker and Masterson, who were then near the beginning of their careers. Avnet sensitively portrays Flagg's underlying subject -- a narrow-minded society's response to nonconformity -- without wallowing in sentimentality or preachiness. The result is an uplifting movie that wins new fans with every screening.

Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/6/2006
  • UPC: 025192508127
  • Original Release: 1991
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  • Source: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Anniversary Edition / Wide Screen / Slip Sleeve
  • Time: 2:17:00
  • Sales rank: 5,053

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Kathy Bates Evelyn Couch
Jessica Tandy Ninny Threadgoode
Mary Stuart Masterson Idgie Threadgoode
Mary-Louise Parker Ruth Jamison
Cicely Tyson Sipsey
Nick Searcy Frank Bennett
Gailard Sartain Ed Couch
Stan Shaw Big George
Gary Basaraba Grady Kilgore
Jo Harvey Allen Women's Awareness Teacher
Nancy Moore Atchison Little Idgie
Suzi Bass Nurse
Reid Binion Young Julian
Haynes Brooke Older Julian
Michael Burgess Wingo, Man at BBQ
Chris O'Donnell Buddy Threadgoode
David Dwyer Hooded Man
Tom Even Judge
Genevieve Fisher Peggy Hadley
Fannie Flagg Teacher
Grayson Fricke Buddy Jr.
Bob Hannah Defense Attorney
Tres Holton Boy at Supermarket
Catherine Larson Girl #1
Evan Lockwood Tim
Ted Manson Bailiff
James Mayberry Orderly
Ronald McCall Ocie
Macon McCalman Prosecutor
Wallace Merck KKK Man
Carole Mitchell-Leon Sue Otis
Danny Nelson Papa Threadgoode
Enjolik Oree Older Naughty Bird
Ginny Parker Ruth's Mother
Bob Penny Bailiff
Lashondra Phillips Young Naughty Bird
La Tanya Richardson Janeen
Richard Riehle Reverend Scroggins
Raynor Scheine Curtis Smoote
Timothy Scott Smokey Lonesome
Constance Shulman Missy
Afton Smith Leona Threadgoode
Lois Smith Mama Threadgoode
Missy Wolff 2nd Girl
Grace Zabriskie Eva Bates
Technical Credits
Jon Avnet Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Fern Buchner Makeup
Sara Duvall Producer
Mary H. Ellis Sound/Sound Designer
Fannie Flagg Screenwriter, Source Author
Larry Fulton Art Director
Anne Marie Gillen Producer
Martin Huberty Co-producer
Jordan Kerner Producer
Norman Lear Executive Producer
Lisa Lindstrom Co-producer
Barbara Ling Producer, Production Designer
Deborah Love Asst. Director, Producer
Yuriko Matsubara Producer
Elizabeth McBride Costumes/Costume Designer
Andrew Meyer Executive Producer
Debra Neil Editor
Thomas Newman Score Composer
Ric Rondell Co-producer
David Rubin Casting
Shannon Silverman Producer
Geoffrey Simpson Cinematographer
Carol Sobieski Screenwriter

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Fried Green Tomatoes
1. Opening Logos [:24]
2. Main Titles [2:12]
3. The Sound of the Train [2:18]
4. Ninny [1:27]
5. The Tale of Idgie Threadgoode [2:59]
6. Buddy and Little Bit [2:24]
7. Ruth [1:49]
8. The Train Tracks [3:58]
9. The Magic, That Spark [4:09]
10. After Buddy [2:38]
11. Taming Towanda [3:21]
12. A Train Ride With Idgie [4:27]
13. The Beer Charmer [3:31]
14. The Best Birthday I've Ever Had [3:28]
15. Reclaiming Our Power [2:30]
16. Ruth's New Life [6:16]
17. Reclaiming Ruth [4:01]
18. The Change [3:39]
19. A Separate God for Children [1:47]
20. The Whistle Stop Café [2:16]
21. Smokey Lonesome [2:18]
22. The Cooking Lesson [2:30]
23. The Coming of the Klan [5:52]
24. The Last of Frank Bennett [2:20]
25. The Sheriff From Georgia [4:16]
26. He Won't Bother You Again [3:55]
27. Towanda the Avenger [4:12]
28. Smokey's Return [2:06]
29. So Long, Old Pal [1:21]
30. The Murder of a White Man [2:20]
31. The Trial [3:33]
32. The Last Witness [:08]
33. A Whole Lot of Nothing [1:36]
34. A Few Changes [2:20]
35. Ninny's Birthday [1:08]
36. The Cancer [3:33]
37. The Time for Courage [1:47]
38. A Lady Knows When to Leave [2:36]
39. Two Women in the House [7:01]
40. Going Home [3:37]
41. The Secret's in the Sauce [5:00]
42. Idgie's Alive? [5:05]
43. End Titles [3:39]

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Disc #1 -- Fried Green Tomatoes
   Scenes
   Bonus Materials
      Deleted Scenes
      Outtakes
      Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes
      Sipsey's Recipes
      Jon Avnet's Director's Notes
      Production Photographs
      Poster Campaign
      Feature Commentary With Director Jon Avnet
   Languages
      Spoken Language: English
      Spoken Language: Feature Commentary With Director Jon Avnet
      Subtitles: English SDH*
      Subtitles: Español
      Subtitles: Français
      Subtitles: Off
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Fried Green Tomatoes and More

    I told my son this movie is not just about women. It's what they can do and get away with. The bait that hooked him in to watch this movie was the annual BBQ. Was a man deep fried and BBQ'd and served on the menu or was it all just a lie? It's up to the viewer to decide if this really happened. As you listen to the story your torn between the present and the past. Who is a better person? What makes a good friend? The main character wins a viewer from the beginning to the end. Her independence and ability to fend for herself creates adventure,mystery, and triumph for everyone. The Bee Charmer charms everyone she comes in contact with.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    It made me really moved.. :)

    what a warm-hearted, unforgettable movie~!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Heartwarming Drama

    "Fried Green Tomatoes" is one of my guilty pleasures. Everytime it comes on, I can't resist watching it. It's absolutely heartwarming, sad, though could brighten your day at the same time. The movie reflects upon the story of a lonely housewife, who wants nothing more than to be the best wife for her husband, who barely takes notice of her. Then, she meets a aging woman who tells her the story of two best friends. It's truly an amazing story, and I would recommend it to any woman out there.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    My Absolute Favorite Movie

    This is the best movie ever. It's funny, sad, heartwarmming, and unforgettable. This movie shows what true friendship really is. I highly recommend this movie to all women and girls.

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    Posted October 1, 2010

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    This is my favorite movie for many reasons. Nuber one, it shows what true love and friendship really are. Nuber two, it gives hope, strength, and a positive look on life to all those who watch it. Number three, it will make you laugh and make you cry. Nuber four, it has a good plot, setting, and wonderful characters. Number five, it gets better every time you watch it, no matter how many times you've already seen it. Finally, it is a wonderful story that you will never ever forget. This movie is so inspirational and I highly, highly, highly recommend it to all girls and women.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Never looked at barbecue the same way

    A real original film that started the the questionable genre of "The Chick Flick." The inferred lesbian relationship between Ruth and Idgie was courageous, especially during the Bush I "family values" era. Fannie Flagg's dual storyline is delicious in more ways than one, including the mystery with the barbecue!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Fabulous

    This movie is wonderful! I loved every minute of it. I highly recommend it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Spellbinding story that gets better in the retelling!

    I have watched this movie more than a dozen times, and enjoy it more each time. I have let people borrow my DVD, and they usually chuckle when they talk about the realization they come to toward the end of the movie. This is a movie the whole family can enjoy. The best advice I have is, if you haven't seen this movie yet, make a point to do so.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    fried green tomatoes

    lovely movie which values the true meaning of friendship and loyalty.The actors were memorable in their roles.Sure to one day be a classic

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of my favorite movies !!!!

    This is a very charming movie about the lives of Idgie and Ruth, and how they impacted a small southern town. I recommend this movie to anyone. I loved it!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Five stars and then some!

    I can't believe no one else has written a review for Fried Green Tomatoes. I saw it several times in theatrical release, years ago with my then 9-year-old granddaughter. We both loved it. The cast was excellent, especially the four primary female actresses. I thought Fried Green's message of love, friendship, and loyalty so profound I bought fourteen copies for friends and loved ones. If you've never seen it, rent it. You may like it enough to buy your own copies to give as gifts!

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