German title: Grüne Tomaten Francaise title: Beignets de tomates vertes Spain title: Tomates verdes fritos Greek title: Πράσινες τηγανιτές ντομάτες Russian title: Жареные зеленые помидоры Original title: Fried Green Tomatoes
Alternative titles: Fried Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café | Prasines tiganites domates | Πρασινες τηγανιτες ντοματες | Le secret est dans la sauce
Drama – USA Production year: 1991 Movie length: 130 minutes
Director: Jon Avnet Writer: Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski Cinematograph: Geoffrey Simpson
Movie description:
Evelyn Couch is having trouble in her marriage, and no one seems to take her seriously. While in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young woman in 1920’s Alabama. Through Idgie’s inspiring life, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with Ninny.