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Miss Firecracker
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Miss Firecracker

1989-04-28 · 102 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Thomas Schlamme
Production companies
Guadalupe Productions, Corsair Pictures, Firecracker Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Holly HunterHolly HunterCarnelle Scott
Alfre WoodardAlfre WoodardPopeye Jackson
Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenElaine Rutledge
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsDelmount Williams
Scott GlennScott GlennMac Sam
Trey WilsonTrey WilsonBenjamin Drapper
Ann WedgeworthAnn WedgeworthMiss Blue
Amy WrightAmy WrightMissy Mahoney
Veanne CoxVeanne CoxTessy Mahoney
Christine LahtiChristine LahtiClara Archer
Bert RemsenBert RemsenMr. Morton
Kathleen ChalfantKathleen ChalfantMiss Lilly
Lori HayesSally Chin
Brent SpinerBrent SpinerPreacher Mann

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