Fried green tomatoes [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Act III Communications present in association with Electric Shadow Productions ; an Avnet/Kerner production ; screenplay by Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski ; produced by Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner ; directed by Jon Avnet.
A chance encounter in a nursing home leads to an unexpected friendship between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian who tells her the story of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago, inspiring the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783229410
- ISBN: 9780783229416
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (137 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- Edition: Anniversary edition ; Extended version.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, [2006]
- Copyright: ©1991
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based upon the novel Fried green tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg.Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991.Special features: deleted scenes, outtakes, Moments of discovery: the making of Fried green tomatoes, Sipsey's recipes, Jon Avnet's director notes, production photographs, poster campaign, feature commentary by director Jon Avnet.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music, Thomas Newman ; costume designer, Elizabeth McBride ; co-producer, Ric Rondell ; editor, Debra Neil ; production designer, Barbara Ling ; director of photography, Geoffrey Simpson ; executive producers, Norman Lear and Andrew Meyer.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw.
- Target Audience Note:
- Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; NTSC, region 1, English Dolby Digital 5.1, anamorphic wide screen 1.85:1.
- Language Note:
- In English with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles.
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- Subject:
- Women > Southern States > Social conditions > Drama.
Southern States > Race relations > Drama.
Cooking, American > Southern style > Drama.
Female friendship > Drama.
Nursing home residents > Alabama > Drama.
Reminiscing in old age > Alabama > Drama.
Flagg, Fannie > Film adaptations. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 65 of 74 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 3 current holds with 74 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD FIC FRI NR (Text) | 37810435271068 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | DVD 16-155 Fried (Drama) (Text) | 34269001170639 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100327482 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD FRI (Text) | 50503011111277 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama FRI (Text) | 31111003024567 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | VIDEO DVD 0683 (Text) | 38344101653416 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F FRI (Text) | 39488200858142 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | DVD F FRIED (Text) | 34208203154272 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Berea Library | DVD FIC FRIED (Text) | 42756202166572 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | DVD 13-008 Fried (Text) | 34269000165366 | Adult Video | Available | - |
