Comedy · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 42m

Miss Firecracker

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Director
Thomas Schlamme
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
Crew
Arthur Albert — Director of Photography Peter C. Frank — Editor Beth Henley — Screenplay Fred Berner — Producer Kristi Zea — Production Design Molly Maginnis — Costume Design
Tagline

An explosive comedy!

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.

Trailer Miss Firecracker — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
mississippi riverbeauty contestbased on play or musicalred dress
Key Collaborators
Thomas Schlamme Director Arthur Albert Director of Photography Peter C. Frank Editor Beth Henley Screenplay Fred Berner Producer Kristi Zea Production Design Molly Maginnis Costume Design
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