A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 9 wins & 35 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Ed Harris | ... |
Miles Roby
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| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... |
Charlie Mayne
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| Helen Hunt | ... |
Janine Roby
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| Paul Newman | ... |
Max Roby
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| Robin Wright | ... |
Grace Roby
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| Aidan Quinn | ... |
David Roby
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| Joanne Woodward | ... |
Francine Whiting
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| Dennis Farina | ... |
Walt Comeau
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| William Fichtner | ... |
Jimmy Minty
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| Estelle Parsons | ... |
Bea
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| Theresa Russell | ... |
Charlene
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| Kate Burton | ... |
Cindy Whiting
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| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... |
Horace
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| Trevor Morgan | ... |
Zack Minty
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| Danielle Panabaker | ... |
Tick Roby
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| Lou Taylor Pucci | ... |
John Voss
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| Nesbitt Blaisdell | ... |
Father Tom
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| Adam LeFevre | ... |
Father Mark
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| Stephen Mendillo | ... |
Bill Daws
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| Larry Pine | ... |
Narrator
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| Miles Chandler | ... |
Young Miles
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| Kortney Adams | ... |
Nurse
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David Altshuler | ... |
Inspector
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Doree A. Austin | ... |
Mrs. Rodrigue
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| Matthew Sean Blumm | ... |
Miles at 20 years
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Michael Brockman | ... |
Justice of the Peace
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William Clark | ... |
Man at Bar
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| Matthew Dixon | ... |
Banker
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Bradley J. Van Dussen | ... |
Man on Beach
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| Troy Faucher | ... |
Young Policeman
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Bryant R. Garrett | ... |
Thank You Patron
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Stephen E. Hodgdon | ... |
Strong Bagger #1
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Birdie Newman Katz | ... |
Frowzy Woman
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Wilda Keem | ... |
Housekeeper
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Tina Konstantoulakis | ... |
Maud
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June Marie Krumholz | ... |
DMV Clerk
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| Carey Lowell | ... |
Francine at 40 Years
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| Josh Lucas | ... |
Young Max
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David Montgomery | ... |
Fisherman
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Vincent Lynne-O'Brien | ... |
Restaurant Manager
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Gail R. Pelotte | ... |
DMV Clerkette
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Dan Pleva | ... |
Slick Man
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Scott Riccio | ... |
DMV Patron
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| Delia Robertson | ... |
Candace
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| Timothy J. Ryan | ... |
Brian
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Linda Saulter | ... |
Secretary
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Adam L. Sirois | ... |
Officer Wynn
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James K. Small | ... |
Strong Bagger #2
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Tony Takacs | ... |
Justin
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| Emily Wachtel | ... |
Florida Bartender
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Production Companies
- HBO Films (presents)
- Marc Platt Productions
- Aspetuck Productions
- Stone Village Pictures
- Falls Films Inc.
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (2006) (Argentina)
- WOWOW (2007) (Japan) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2009) (Finland) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Rising Sun Pictures (visual effects)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitoring)
- Bowdoin College (courtesy of: Breckinridge Public Affairs Center)
- Breckinridge Public Affairs Center (the producers wish to thank)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Colby College Museum of Art (the producers wish to thank)
- Deluxe Catering (caterer)
- Film Victoria's Melbourne Office (post-production assistance: Victoria, Australia)
- Global Entertainment Partners (post production services)
- Image Group (dailies telecine)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kodak (filmed on)
- Maine Film Office (the producers wish to thank)
- Maine State Police (the producers wish to thank)
- Majestic Light (super technocrane provided by)
- Mega Playground (video dailies)
- Moneypenny Services (post-production accounting)
- Negative People (negative cutter)
- Owen & DeSalvo Company (post-production accounting)
- Panavision (lighting and camera equipment)
- Skowhegan High School (the producers wish to thank)
- Sound One Corporation (digital sound recording: ADR, NY)
- Soundfirm (post-production sound facility)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
- The Community of Kennebunkport (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of Norridgewock (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of Oakland (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of Ogunquit (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of Skowhegan (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of Waterville (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The Community of York (the producers wish to thank: especially)
- The People of the State of Maine (the producers wish to thank)
- The Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra (music performed by)
- The Wilshire Stages (digital sound recording: ADR, LA)
- Town of Skowhegan (the producers wish to thank)
- Town of Waterville (the producers wish to thank)
- Waterville High School (the producers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A drama that swoops in on Empire Falls, an economically depressed mill town in Maine, and lifetime resident Miles Roby, who's run the town's top restaurant for some twenty years. Miles is surrounded by his newly thin wife, meddling father, and hostile boss. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Every small town has a big story See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The final on-screen acting project for Paul Newman. See more » |
| Goofs | When Miles and Tick are sitting at the restaurant bar, the camera cuts from the two of them to a close up. When it returns a Sprite can magically appears in front of Tick. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cinderella Man/Dominion: A Prequel to the Exorcist/Empire Falls/The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Long Train Runnin' See more » |
| Quotes |
Tick Roby:
[to Miles]
This is John Voss. Uncle David said we needed a new busboy. David Roby: [to Miles] Take a look at Brian. He looks like a walking appetite suppressant! Brian: [stumbles into back kitchen area] Hey, Miles! Miles Roby: Brian, come here for a minute. [looks at Brian's infected face] Miles Roby: You gotta go home! Brian: What do you mean? I can't help it! Something bit me. I can still work. Miles Roby: Yeah, but people got to eat here. [takes Brian's busboy bin] Miles Roby: Go home! See more » |