Scorchers(1991)
Scorchers Synopsis
Bayou La Teche, Louisiana sizzles as the Cajun town celebrates the wedding of Splendid and Dolan. The trouble comes on the wedding night when Splendid is determined to maintain her innocence. On the other side of town Splendids' cousin has her own problems. Her man has been sleeping with Thais, the town hooker. She heads to the Tiger Cafe with gun in hand to get back her man.
Scorchers (1991) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Beaird, released on July 7, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Faye Dunaway, Denholm Elliott, James Earl Jones and Emily Lloyd. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- David Beaird
- Writers:
- David Beaird
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Status:
- Released
Scorchers (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Scorchers before you stream it.
Scorchers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Faye Dunaway
as Thais
Denholm Elliott
as Howler
James Earl Jones
as Bear
Emily Lloyd
as Splendid
Jennifer Tilly
as Talbot
Luke Perry
as Ray Ray
James Wilder
as Dolan
Anthony Geary
as Preacher
Leland Crooke
as Jumper
- Kevin Michael Brown
Kevin Michael Brown
as Sugar Cat
- Michael Covert
Michael Covert
as Pie Boy
- Saxon Trainor
Saxon Trainor
as Renee
Key crew
Directed by David Beaird, written by David Beaird.
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Scorchers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Scorchers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scorchers online?
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Scorchers (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Scorchers?
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The main cast of Scorchers (1991) includes Faye Dunaway, Denholm Elliott, James Earl Jones, Emily Lloyd and Jennifer Tilly. The film was directed by David Beaird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scorchers released?
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Scorchers was released on July 7, 1991 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Scorchers worth watching?
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Scorchers (1991) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scorchers?
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Yes. The official Scorchers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.