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Feature film — 1989

Miss Firecracker (1989)

5.81h 42mComedy

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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A high-signal pick with 28 votes.

Guadalupe Productions / Corsair Pictures / Firecracker Company

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Director: Thomas Schlamme

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Cast & crew

Holly Hunter as Carnelle Scott

Holly Hunter

Carnelle Scott

Alfre Woodard as Popeye Jackson

Alfre Woodard

Popeye Jackson

Mary Steenburgen as Elaine Rutledge

Mary Steenburgen

Elaine Rutledge

Tim Robbins as Delmount Williams

Tim Robbins

Delmount Williams

Scott Glenn as Mac Sam

Scott Glenn

Mac Sam

Trey Wilson as Benjamin Drapper

Trey Wilson

Benjamin Drapper

Ann Wedgeworth as Miss Blue

Ann Wedgeworth

Miss Blue

Amy Wright as Missy Mahoney

Amy Wright

Missy Mahoney

Veanne Cox as Tessy Mahoney

Veanne Cox

Tessy Mahoney

Christine Lahti as Clara Archer

Christine Lahti

Clara Archer

Bert Remsen as Mr. Morton

Bert Remsen

Mr. Morton

Kathleen Chalfant as Miss Lilly

Kathleen Chalfant

Miss Lilly

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