
Feature film — 1989
Miss Firecracker (1989)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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Kathleen Chalfant
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