Empire Falls (HBO)
Small-town life unraveling in multifaceted drama series
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About Empire Falls (HBO)
Released: 2005
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (2 Episodes)
Cast
Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Helen Hunt, Paul Newman, Robin Wright Penn, Aidan Quinn, Joanne Woodward, Robin Wright, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dennis Farina, William Fichtner, Estelle Parsons, Theresa Russell, Kate Burton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Trevor Morgan, Danielle Panabaker, Lou Taylor Pucci, Nesbitt Blaisdell, Adam LeFevre, Stephen Mendillo, Larry Pine, Miles Chandler, Larry Pine, Paul Grabowsky, Aidan Quinn, Ed Harris, Helen Hunt, Joanne Woodward, Paul Newman, Robin Wright Penn
About Empire Falls (HBO)
"Empire Falls" is an American TV miniseries that aired on HBO in 2005. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Richard Russo, the series presents a compelling portrayal of the life of Miles Roby, a man living in the declining, blue-collar town of Empire Falls in Maine. As he grapples with his personal relationships and faces hardships, Miles begins to see his small town in a whole new light.
Making / Production
Directed by Fred Schepisi, "Empire Falls" showcases an all-star cast and exceptional production values. The series was filmed on location in Maine to capture the authenticity and spirit of the setting as depicted in Russo's novel. The screenplay was also penned by Russo himself, ensuring faithfulness to the source material.
Actors
- Paul Newman as Max Roby: Newman brings depth to the character of Max, Miles's father, who is an independent and sometimes frustrating figure in Miles's life.
- Ed Harris as Miles Roby: Harris's performance as the protagonist, Miles, forms the emotional center of the series.
- Helen Hunt as Janine Roby: Hunt plays Janine, Miles's ex-wife, imbuing the character with complexity and a keen sense of realism.
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Charlie Mayne: Hoffman's portrayal of Charlie offers a poignant story arc in the series.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Empire Falls was originally a book before being adapted into a miniseries
- Paul Newman won an Emmy for his performance in the series as Max Roby.
- The shooting location for Empire Falls was Skowhegan, Maine.
Awards
"Empire Falls" was highly acclaimed and received several awards. Among the recognitions, the series won the prestigious Golden Globe for Best Mini-Series or TV Film and Paul Newman was awarded the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.
Quotes
- "The past and the future are the same thing."
- "Sometimes you have to lose everything to figure out what really matters."
- "You can't always control the things that happen to you, but you can choose how to react to them."
Music, Soundtrack
- Score composed by Paul Grabowsky
- "Parade" – Performed by Nathaniel Meyer
- "Hoedown" – By John Gregory
About Empire Falls (HBO)
Empire Falls, a mini-series, portrays a decaying New England town's struggles through the eyes of a diner manager, Miles Roby.
