USA,
1991, 130 min
(Special edition: 137 min)
Directed by:
Jon AvnetScreenplay:
Carol SobieskiCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Gailard Sartain, Stan Shaw, Cicely Tyson, Gary Basaraba, Lois Smith, Richard Riehle (more)VOD (1)
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Evelyn (Kathy Bates) is a middle-aged housewife dissatisfied with her life. One day she meets an elderly lady, Mrs Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) who tells her a story of two young women in the 1930’s on a journey through life and love. The friendship of the two girls, Idgie (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth (Mary Louise Parker) inspires Evelyn to improve her life and luck. A warm, touching and, at times, greatly amusing tale about the importance of friendship. (ITV DVD)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1992 - Jessica Tandy (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1992 - Carol Sobieski, Fannie Flagg (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1993 - Jessica Tandy (Best Leading Actress)
- 1993 - Kathy Bates (Best Supporting Actress)
Guldbagge Awards
- 1992 - Jon Avnet (Best Foreign Film)
Golden Globes
- 1992 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1992 - Kathy Bates (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1992 - Jessica Tandy (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)