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Miss Firecracker

Miss Firecracker

1989·Movie·1h 42m

Comedy

5.8 / 10 (28 votes)

An explosive comedy!

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.

Directed by
Thomas Schlamme
Original language
English
Released
28 April 1989

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Holly Hunter

    Holly Hunter

    Carnelle Scott

  • Alfre Woodard

    Alfre Woodard

    Popeye Jackson

  • Mary Steenburgen

    Mary Steenburgen

    Elaine Rutledge

  • Tim Robbins

    Tim Robbins

    Delmount Williams

  • Scott Glenn

    Scott Glenn

    Mac Sam

  • Trey Wilson

    Trey Wilson

    Benjamin Drapper

  • Ann Wedgeworth

    Ann Wedgeworth

    Miss Blue

  • Amy Wright

    Amy Wright

    Missy Mahoney

  • Veanne Cox

    Veanne Cox

    Tessy Mahoney

  • Christine Lahti

    Christine Lahti

    Clara Archer

  • Bert Remsen

    Bert Remsen

    Mr. Morton

  • Kathleen Chalfant

    Kathleen Chalfant

    Miss Lilly