Movie·1989·1h 42m
Miss Firecracker
An explosive comedy!
Directed By
Thomas Schlamme
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.
Written By
Beth Henley
Producer
Fred Berner
Cinematography
Arthur Albert
Editor
Peter C. Frank
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
28 votes
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// cast
Cast
Holly Hunter
Carnelle Scott
Alfre Woodard
Popeye Jackson
Mary Steenburgen
Elaine Rutledge
Tim Robbins
Delmount Williams
Scott Glenn
Mac Sam
Trey Wilson
Benjamin Drapper
Ann Wedgeworth
Miss Blue
Amy Wright
Missy Mahoney
Veanne Cox
Tessy Mahoney
Christine Lahti
Clara Archer
Bert Remsen
Mr. Morton
Kathleen Chalfant
Miss Lilly
Lori Hayes
Sally Chin
Brent Spiner
Preacher Mann
// crew
Crew
Thomas Schlamme
Director
Beth Henley
Screenplay
Fred Berner
Producer
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Peter C. Frank
Editor
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