Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) [Extended] ENG

Language: English Taglines: The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce. Genres: Drama Country: USA Director: Jon Avnet Writers: Fannie Flagg (novel), Fannie Flagg (screenplay), Carol Sobieski (screenplay) Cast: Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw, Gailard Sartain, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba, Lois Smith, Jo Harvey Allen, Macon McCalman, Richard Riehle, Raynor Scheine Storyline: Evelyn Couch is having trouble in her marriage, and no one seems to take her seriously. While in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young woman in 1920's Alabama. Through Idgie's inspiring life, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with Ninny. Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars.