The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.

PG-13 1996 · 117 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama

Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.

Directed by Lee David Zlotoff · Written by Lee David Zlotoff

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