Miss Firecracker(1989)
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Miss Firecracker Synopsis
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.
Miss Firecracker (1989) is a comedy film directed by Thomas Schlamme, released on April 28, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen and Tim Robbins. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Schlamme
- Writers:
- Beth Henley, Beth Henley
- Producers:
- Fred Berner
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Albert
- Production:
- Guadalupe Productions, Corsair Pictures, Firecracker Company
- Status:
- Released
Miss Firecracker (1989) Trailer
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Miss Firecracker Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Miss Firecracker.
Miss Firecracker - Trailer
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Holly Hunter in Miss Firecracker (1989)
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Miss Firecracker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holly Hunter
as Carnelle Scott
Alfre Woodard
as Popeye Jackson
Mary Steenburgen
as Elaine Rutledge
Tim Robbins
as Delmount Williams
Scott Glenn
as Mac Sam
Trey Wilson
as Benjamin Drapper
Ann Wedgeworth
as Miss Blue
Amy Wright
as Missy Mahoney
Veanne Cox
as Tessy Mahoney
Christine Lahti
as Clara Archer
Bert Remsen
as Mr. Morton
Kathleen Chalfant
as Miss Lilly
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Schlamme, written by Beth Henley and Beth Henley, produced by Fred Berner.
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Miss Firecracker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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Miss Firecracker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Miss Firecracker online?
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Miss Firecracker (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Miss Firecracker?
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The main cast of Miss Firecracker (1989) includes Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins and Scott Glenn. The film was directed by Thomas Schlamme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Miss Firecracker released?
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Miss Firecracker was released on April 28, 1989 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Miss Firecracker worth watching?
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Miss Firecracker (1989) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Miss Firecracker?
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Yes. The official Miss Firecracker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.