Empire Falls is a TV mini-series directed by Fred Schepisi in 2005 and based on the book of the same name by Richard Russo, first published in 2001. The TV series features Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Helen Hunt, Paul Newman, Robin Wright, Aidan Quinn, and others.
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“The TV series is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
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Storyline
Miles Roby, a compassionate restaurant manager, strives to keep his Empire Grill operating amidst challenges from the influential Mrs. Whiting. In addition to managing the restaurant, Miles must also monitor his mischievous father, Max, who is prone to causing trouble. However, Miles grapples with a deeper issue, as he is haunted by memories from his past that keep him inextricably linked to Empire Falls.
Movie vs Book
Year
2005
Minutes
197
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
TV Mini-Series
Empire Falls
Director: Fred Schepisi
Country: USA
Year: 2005
Length: 3h17m / 2 episodes
Year
2001
Pages
483
Book Rate
7.86
S: Goodreads
Book
Empire Falls
Author: Richard Russo
Country: USA
First published in: 2001
Length: 483 pages
Genre: Fiction
User polls & recommendations
“What makes a good book and what makes a good movie are totally different things.”
SETH GRAHAME SMITH (Writer, Filmmaker)
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