Running the Empire Grill while attempting to deal with myriad life crises proves to be a tough job for Miles Roby (Ed Harris) in EMPIRE FALLS. Miles picked up the managerial reigns some 20 years ago, but has subsequently struggled to maintain the business. To compound his worries, Miles has to put up with the constantly erratic behavior of his father, Max (Paul Newman), and the attentions of the hardheaded owner of the Empire Grill, Francine Whiting (Joanne Woodward). To make matters worse, Miles's wife Janine (Helen Hunt) leaves him, but despite all these problems, Miles can't tear himself away from this sleepy part of Maine and start a new life. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Richard Russo, this is a faithful adaptation that creates an unwavering portrait of small-town American life.

DVD Features:

2-Disc Set - Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Fred Schepisi - Director; Richard Russo - Writer
Behind the Scenes - The Making Of

Ed Harris: American Actor/Director
Paul Newman: Oscar-winning American actor, THE COLOR OF MONEY
Joanne Woodward: American Actress, THREE FACES OF EVE (1957)
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Oscar winning actor, CAPOTE
Helen Hunt: American Actress

Fred Schepisi: Australian Director