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Fried green tomatoes, Universal Pictures ; Act III Communications ; screenplay, Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski ; producers, Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner ; directed by Jon Avnet

Label
Fried green tomatoes, Universal Pictures ; Act III Communications ; screenplay, Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski ; producers, Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner ; directed by Jon Avnet
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Unrated version; originallly rated PG-13
Main title
Fried green tomatoes
Responsibility statement
Universal Pictures ; Act III Communications ; screenplay, Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski ; producers, Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner ; directed by Jon Avnet
Runtime
137
Summary
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
Target audience
general
Technique
live action