FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates

Universal Pictures; Directed by Jon Avnet

Rated PG-13; 130 minutes; 1991

Ninny Threadgoode’s (Jessica Tandy) tales of friendship, family, murder, mystery, and barbecue in rural, Depression-era Alabama at the Whistle Stop Cafe inspires an unhappy housewife (Kathy Bates) to take charge of her life in this clever drama based on the novel by Fannie Flagg.

REVIEWS

"Surely one of the best pictures of the year. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES makes you feel good about life. It will warm your heart."

- SNEAK PREVIEWS

"An American classic—stunning in its humor, poignance and power. A magnificent achievement. Extraordinary in every way. It's a film to treasure."

- CINEMA SHOWCASE

"A real movie-going treat. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES breathes new life into the art of storytelling magic. Magnificent performances by Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates."

- KNBC-TV

"Funny, touching, moving and tender. What more could you want from a movie? FRIED GREEN TOMATOES is an intelligent, heart-warming film that is beautifully written and superbly acted. The entire cast shines."

- WNCN RADIO

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